Matthias Reiss : Members of the civic , religious and military elite used public spaces to present themselves and underline their claim of authority and status in elaborate and carefully choreographed processions . Occupy Wall Streeters say they are the 99 % , as opposed to the wealthy . Reiss : Protest is part of tradition started in 18th century to take streets away from elites . Comment: Reiss says movement has spread , started a public debate and forced media to report on it .
Matthias Reiss : Occupy Wall Streeters say they are the 99 % , as opposed to the wealthy . Reiss : Protest is part of tradition started in 18th century to take streets away from elites . Comment: Reiss says movement has spread , started a public debate and forced media to report on it .