I read your blog, "difficult decision".

I hope you stay. But if you find something that you think is more effective than Occupy in achieving what you want to achieve, then do that. Here in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, I think that Occupy is still the most productive use of my time, so I'm doing Occupy.

Of course we've had our arguments here too. Maybe that just comes with the territory; people who don't have strong beliefs and a sense of their own rightness don't do Occupy. I have to admit I was more on the side of being open to homeless people, even though they might cause the occasional problem. There are arguments pro and con. You're obviously no fool so you already know them and I don't have to rehearse the list here. You came to your own conclusion.

Anyway I think your post was really about group dynamics and respect. Occupy was the first time I'd ever done anything political in a group, so I got a few unexpected lessons in egos, interpersonal dynamics, and motivation. Found out there's more to being an Occupier than just knowing about income inequality and how to stay warm in a tent.

Something not exactly on topic but you might find it interesting:
http://www.jofreeman.com/joreen/tyranny.htm
It was written by a feminist activist in 1970. It's about some issues she found in groups.

There's still snow all over the place here, but the sun is getting hot and walking down the sidewalk it smelt like Spring mud. There's that smell. Really made me happy.

Freedom! Down with corporate oligarchy!

never walk alone x

for you! please steal and share the love. by me for you xxx http://occupii.org/photo/occupy-love-1?context=album&albumId=6469644%3AAlbum%3A113240

helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo. xx