Musicians perform on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall during the Occupy LA protest
Musicians perform on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall during the Occupy LA protest October 8, 2011. Reuters

The Occupy Wall Street movement that began in New York last month with a few people has expanded to protests across the country with marches and camps taking shape from Tampa, Florida to Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Protesters' messages range from anti-corporate sentiments to frustration with the financial system and politicians.