Taking matters into their own hands...

Yesterday students of the New School had themselves a stand off with the President. Over 50 students took over the cafeteria on 65 Fifth Ave. and insisted that they be heard. There was to be a student meeting with the student government but that was cancelled by our President over safety concerns. With growing admonition and curiosity a group of people gathered around the building on Fifth Ave. When the President appeared out of the building he was chased down 5th Avenue by a mob of angry students. Fortunately for the President he was surrounded by bodyguards and made an escape.

Not being one who resides in New York City but still a student, I cannot help but think of the limits that people will take when times are difficult. History shows that when the masses are upset over their leaders they take action. The semester is over at the New School and the student senate is negotiating with the President. If by January things are not settled what will happen? I know that in the United States there is a growing animosity towards leaders and governments. Check the news and you'll see those who've waisted their money away only to ask and receive money that all of us have given to the government. Time moves slowly but anger is like a fire in a field of dry brush.