Today, I’m excited to join the movement of people switching away from big banks and sending their money to establishments that can be held accountable for their actions. I’m tired of my bank charging me monthly fees for not receiving direct deposits into my bank account– big shock, since I haven’t been able to find a job in the past year. (Not to mention, what happens if I want to cash my check at the business itself so I can have some spare cash? What then?) What’s worse is these fees keep getting bigger and bigger, and are targeted at some of the poorest states in our nation. This is the purest embodiment of evil! If I wanted to spend $8 or $12 a month frivolously, instead of scraping and saving like I have to in order to survive, then I’d go buy myself a fucking Steam game, or a book, or maybe a meal at a restaurant! What right do the banks have to charge me fees when I cost them NOTHING? I am a customer who uses an online account, gets emailed her bank statements, and generally leaves no footprint behind when it comes to money. I barely even use my debit card. (Again, because I HAVE NO JOB.) What need could they possibly have to charge me this? And what about the other types of accounts they’re charging fees? I remember the list. Some of the types of accounts included were for students, or targeted at savings accounts. What is the point of having a savings account if it accrues little to no interest and then is charged a monthly fee on top of that? You’d be better off to stick a wad of cash under your mattress! It’s ridiculous!
If you can’t be one of the people who transfers their money out of the big banks today, I understand. My mother is faced with the same problem, and she has good reasons for making her choice to stay, as do many people. There are always other ways to make statements and support movements if you believe in them. I hold no grudge against those who can’t participate today. But for those of us who are…I’m excited. I can’t wait to see how many people they lose over their corrupt schemes and terrible business practices. It’s good to see someone who does the wrong thing being held accountable for their actions, and being made to face the consequences. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about. I’m tired of watching businesses, people, governments, and so called “news” organizations feeding us lies, restricting our freedoms and trodding over our rights and not being held accountable for any of it. It’s wrong. It needs to stop. If the Middle East, a place most Americans consider to be a 3rd world country full of goat humping, terrorist scum with no reason to even exist, can achieve what it has over the past few months, whereas the oh-so perfect “leader of the free world” cannot…what does that say about us?
I hope the actions we take today result in the changes we deserve. If not…well, I’m still just happy not to be charged $12 a month for absolutely no reason. 
Stay safe, everyone.
