Asking The Occupiers: How should Occupy progress in 2012?

January 4, 2012

Nikki, 32: “I would like to see the Occupation gone next year. That’s because I hope we can sweep away capitalism and build a socialist society that’s better than the Occupation.”

Mike, 16: “It could go one of two ways. It can be wiped out by ignorance or get even better. It all depends whether we can stay here or not.”

Clive, 41: “Engaging more and more with the general public towards real economical and political reforms to benefit as many people as possible.“

Rosa, 27: “I want this to become thriving community as diverse as the whole of London.”

Sharon, 27: “It should start focusing on putting pressure on the government to implement changes and pass laws coming out of protests like this.”

Luciano, 33: “ I don’t know and I’m not worried about it. This will go wherever the people wishes to go. By coming here (St.Paul’s) or anywhere where people are voicing their frustration at the current state of things we can all shape the future of the Occupation.”

Manny, 43: “The Occupation should focus more on connecting with other Occupation across the world. By being aware of each other we can find global solutions fitted for each community.”

Anna, 31: “I would love to see more people occupying more public space and re-claiming democracy.”