That we should get jobs now [...]
That's all nice, but HOW? WHO would create the jobs? The first option is - the entrepreneurs. The second option - the government.

The first option means someone should make a profit out of those people in the mob as well as bear all the risks of dealing with them. With all the due respect, only certain part of that crowd would qualify.

The second option means the rest of the public (i.e. not those who participate in the Wall Street gathering) should bear the risks and try to make profit (or know they would not make any profit) by doing what the private entrepreneurs consider too risky. Why would the rest of the public do that? Only to help those in need, correct? But, what fundamental difference would it make comparing with presently keeping those guys on relief? For the to-be employees that would obviously bring in more money and self-respect, but for the rest of the public that would equally be more expensive. Unless, of course, that the new enterprises would make a profit. But, what chance do have to make a profit? I'm inclined to say the chances are pretty slim. Otherwise, the private investment groups (who are constantly looking for the new ways of making money) would pick it up. A part of their job is to evaluate risks. So, that means the public is pushed forcefully into an enterprise which is likely to fail and pay more INDIRECTLY to get those people out of their basements. Speaking of the fair, is that fair?

Clearly, the CEOs are overpaid. Sure thing. So, become a CEO would you? Oh, it's difficult? Too much competition with lots of risks? Being legally liable to just about any word or action? Not a problem, but why to make those CEOs to be responsible for all the failures? Ok, so the recent recession was due to the banks handing out money with no diligent verification of income. Sure, but someone was bought into the idea of owning a property without the real ability to pay for it. And who that was? The CEOs? No. The bankers? No. It was the general public who took on a risky enterprise and failed. So, why not to gather around a corner of Elm Street and Pine Avenue and start protesting that the owners of those homes took too much risk and/or knowingly overpaid for their properties in an auction and let the prices go loose?

Fair is fair, right?