Photograph by Steven Higgs
The streets of Bloomington swelled on Oct. 15, 2011, with Occupy Bloomington protesters who demanded a cultural revolution that rewards humanity and justice over avarice and sociopathy. The march began at People's Park and proceeded to the Farmer's Market and back to the park, with stops at Chase bank, the Monroe County Jail and the Farmer's Market.
As motorists, downtown shoppers and market-goers honked, smiled and otherwise demonstrated support, the marchers chanted "We are the 99 percent; you are the 99 percent," "Banks got bailed out, we got sold out," and "This is what democracy looks like."
The Occupy Bloomington protest began Oct. 9, joining the growing national movement that began with Occupy Wall Street in September. The Oct. 15 march was part of a global day of action called for by the Wall Street organizers.
Video: Occupy Bloomington march - 10.15.11
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