A protest that began with a few dozen demonstrators on Wall Street has now grown to thousands in Dallas and other cities as the group flood New York City for the 19th-straight day.
The Occupy Wall Street protest was duplicated as Occupy Dallas Thursday morning. Most protesters are fed up with some aspect of the economy. Hundreds marched from Pike Park near the American Airlines Center to the Federal Reserve Bank on Pearl Street in downtown.
"Everybody's voices need to be heard, not just the 1 percent. I mean, look at the diverse age group here -- so many people, so many people in the middle of the week. People want to be heard," said protester Jackie Griffith.
Protesters are fired up about many national issues, but they're engaging in peaceful protest. Leaders briefed the rest of the group before getting started. The group first gathered in the park to establish its main message -- that the people represent 99 percent, and the government is the 1 percent that has too much power. Protesters are airing their complaints about various issues, from the health care system to government bailouts for corporations to unemployment.
"Having these men and women come home who have been overseas, to come home and be unemployed and face homelessness is beyond irresponsible of our government," said protester Tristan Tucker.
Holding signs and marching through the streets of downtown, the protesters hope to get more people behind them so they can grow their movement.
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