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POLL: Occupy Movement: Good or Bad?

Sound off in our Question of the Day.

The folks on the right have their Tea Party movement, and now the folks on the left have their Occupy Wall Street protests.

The Occupy Wall Street movement has been gaining momentum across the nation and is making its way into the public dialogue.

Those who are for these demonstrations see it as the American public finally fighting back against bis businesses which have bankrupted the country. Others see the demonstrators as socialists who are looking for free handouts from an over-sized government.

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Much like the Tea Party, there is no doubt that  to use these protests as political ammunition to either attack or defend their beliefs.

What do you think? Do you see Occupy Wall Street as a legitimate movement for the common good, or a step in the wrong direction? Let us know.

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