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BRING THE FAMILY

Occupying Boston with the kids

By Mark Shanahan

 |  Globe Staff  

  November 26, 2011

“They’re just like us except they’re living in tents in a park downtown,’’ I said, knowing instantly that wasn’t going to fly. “I’ve seen pictures, Daddy,’’ said Julia. “They’re not just like us. And if they are, why don’t we live in a tent in a park downtown?’’ D’oh! Clearly, it was time to visit Dewey Square so my 11-year-old daughter could see for herself what Occupy Boston is all about, to hear what the protesters are saying about “corporate greed’’ and “income disparity.’’

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