One of the most powerful images of OWS is the presence of both children and senior citizens

[tk2kewl]

Can we create a post that highlights the poles of age spectrum? These kinds of images really tug at my heart-strings. Please add your own.

[blm]

1. add the WW2 vet at Occupy Boston...

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[tk2kewl]

2. .

:patriot:

http://digg.com/story/r/wwii_vet_on_walker_at_occupy_boston

[woo me with science]

3. Yes.

[Raster]

24. Ultimate irony: Limpballs calling anyone a parasite.

What branch of the military did he serve in: none. He had a doctor's note because he had a boil on his butt.

[sarge43]

4. Still fighting for his country

:patriot::hug:

[Richardo]

5. I disagree on involving children...

...I have no problem with children being there and experiencing it with their parents, but I'm sorry - with signs they just put me off. They look exploited (or exploitative) to me, whether they are or not.

DISCLAIMER: And I know the kid in the top photo is one of our own DUers'; and it's great he's there, and he's a great looking boy, and I'm sure the sign was his idea and his artwork, but still - it just doesn't resonate with me. :shrug:

[tk2kewl]

7. I don't think my son is exploited.

But maybe that is because I was made to distribute political literature door to door in the 70s when my parents helped start a grass roots party to compete with the established machine in our community.

Even if nothing much changes, I should still be able to live out my life in relative comfort and safety; I don't have the same conviction about my son's future. That is why I involve him. So he knows and those watching know what is at stake.

I would like to know what others think.

[Richardo]

10. You've given this a lot of thought.

I really liked the other post with the pics of him.

My opinion is only mine.

[tk2kewl]

14. FYI... Children Occupying from DKos

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monifa-bandele/kids-occupy-wall-street_b_1009361.html

[tk2kewl]

15. and a reply to myself

Seniors Occupy:

http://ara.typepad.com/blog/2011/10/seniors-active-in-occupy-wall-street-actions-across-nation.html

[jwirr]

26. My cut their teeth on protest when they worked in George McGovern's

Campaign and marched with me against the Vietnam War. They have been in it for the long haul. Actually we were a three generation protest family when that was very unusual. My parents marched with us.

[blm]

9. For many kids that concern's valid, but, NYC kids are accustomed to heavy street activity and crowds

and I highly doubt those kids would prefer to be anywhere other than with their parents at these gatherings.

[tk2kewl]

21. And for some Occupying is a necessity

[blm]

23. Exactly.....it's not a one-size-fits-all decision for parents.

Great photos.

[flakey_foont]

6. amazing!

thanks for posting these. That woman has some spunk!

[Kalidurga]

8. I think it is great that kids are there...

I took my kids to several rallies when they were young. They don't really remember them, but they at least know that being active in the community is important and have been as active as they can as adults now (they work and go to school full time so...). Anyway it shows the kids that the adults in their lives are willing to make a stand. The only caveat I can think of is if you spot a police officer move in the other direction, I hate to say it but you can't count on them to restrain themselves even if children are present. I never went to a rally that was anything but peaceful and never witnessed or heard of an incident, but I understand the OWS rallies are a bit different and the police are in some cases bribed with "donations".

[tk2kewl]

36. Yes. Making a stand.

A strong sense of justice is definitely something I received from my parents.

[woo me with science]

11. This one:

[tk2kewl]

12. I love that one!

O8)

I have been trying to find the one of a girl about 7 or 8 with the sign that says "Look Mom... No Future" but am having some trouble.

[tk2kewl]

13. These women are also great. Operating without cover; just out there on there own.

[malthaussen]

16. The Last Line

In the FDR quote is telling: "They are unanimous in their hate for me -- and I welcome their hatred."

The current POTUS welcomes no one's hatred -- and that may well be part of the problem.

-- Mal

[tk2kewl]

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[bengalherder]

22. At Occupy Seattle yesterday

I had the opportunity to chat up and older gentleman. He is 64, his wife and himself have played it by the book for years, but have been sporadically employed for the last decade and are about to lose their house.

Having nothing else to do, he's been there nearly every day.

Slacker bongo-beating hippies, indeed.

[tk2kewl]

25. I am glad he isn't one of the "blame the poor" crowd.

:thumbsup:

[madfloridian]

27. 3 precious kids at Occupy Lakeland, FL

The sweetest picture

[tk2kewl]

28. Very nice!

Thanks for the pic :hi:

[ceile]

31. Love it! n/t

[tk2kewl]

29. I forgot about this cutie

[woo me with science]

33. I love that one: "Tax princesses."

:loveya:

[Fire Walk With Me]

35. The rich princesses in her drawing don't look very happy about it, do they

:D

[woo me with science]

38. LOL! Yes, she captured their faces perfectly.

:rofl:

[Fire Walk With Me]

30. From #OccupyBoston:

[tk2kewl]

32. Kids in the street.

:thumbsup:

[woo me with science]

34. I am so proud of these kids!

:loveya:

[rivercat]

37. these were from occupy santa rosa-

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[Mnemosyne]

41. The little girl in the first photo looks like she intends to get that future back! Great photos in

this thread!

K&R!

[Blue_In_AK]

39. Here's a little Anchorage occupier with attitude...

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40. Kids, protests and politics...

if these same kids were with their parents and holding anti-abortion/pro-life signs outside an abortion clinic, the outrage here would be deafening.

Exploiting, using, placing children in a potentially hairy situation is a cowardly defensive maneuver meant to make the bad guys look even worse if a child is harmed or injured.

If that should happen... who's to blame?

The parents or the police?