Occupy Olympia

With Occupy Wall street spreading its proactive message throughout the country, its cry for less big-business politics and a return to democratic legislature is slowly gaining coverage in media outlets less accustomed to reporting for and by the people. And with many cities, including our small rainy town of Olympia, soon to be taking part in this protest, I applaud the movement's ability to stay contemporary despite the lack of high-volume news coverage usually set aside for a Kardashian.
In fact, the only ill-advised position I can think of is the firm belief in a collective voice (no matter whose voice that may be) without leaders, leadership or designated spokesmen. This was fine when the movement was small and the interviewed occupiers stood their ground in demanding the no-limit campaign contributions be revoked, stating clearly and articulately their opposition to a federal government elected by the interests of the top one percent. However, as the movement grows and gains more and more support, we begin to hear all sides of left-field demands, from animal rights to the legalization of marijuana. I'm not saying I oppose these right-minded propositions, but without a straightforward, easy to understand base for a rallying cry, these voices will largely continue to remain unheard.