#occupydemocracy

I've been a little inactive on Tumblr lately, but I really believe that it's important to continue speaking about the things the media blacks out. Ask yourself this... Do you really want to live in a society where real democracy fails to exist, where it is deemed acceptable for the police to grab peaceful protesters by the throat over a piece of tarpaulin keeping their bums dry, and where arrests are made for cutting a piece of string? It all sounds pretty ridiculous, right? Except that's exactly what has been happening this past few days down at Parliament Square in London, where protesters are currently occupying the space and trying to hold discussions and share ideas about how we can encourage change as a community.

Occupy London protesters start week long demonstration in Parliament Square

These Occupiers are seeking to change the relationship between government and the governed, not just “voter reform.” Maybe countries like the States and Canada should pay attention. -LW

Protest: Occupy London members at Parliament Square last night (Picture: Corbis)

ALEXANDRA RUCKI

Protesters from Occupy London have begun a week-long demonstration in Parliament Square.

The group have…