Passed one today at lunch at the intersection of President George H. W. Bush Turnpike and Josey Ln in Carrollton. They were at every point in the intersection. I would guess about 200-300 people total just there.
If that's so, then I can imagine why Texas's capital building was built the way it was...I think that has more to do with CT being of the original 13 colonies and being "built" by England than the state government's feeling of self-righteousness.
Ya'll must be pretty important people with important jobs to work that close to your state capitols!
This country survived for many years without an income tax. As far as most of the programs you mentioned, those could be paid for by state sales tax. It is ludicrous to think that the abolishment of the federal income tax would lead to the shutdown of the federal government. If we stopped loaning money to third world nations, that we know we will never be repaid, we would have a surplus. Only a fool would believe that the social security program will be around when they reach retirement age. The big push for the taxpayer to invest his money wisely, is the governments attempt to move away from social security. Social Security is just another welfare program. Worried about the war on terrorism? If we stop sticking our nose into other countrys' affairs, terrorism would drastically drop.Why doesn't everyone who believes the government is too big, too intrusive or spending too much money just sign a waiver exempting yourself, your family, and your household from paying taxes?
In return you waive any claim to police and fire protection, street repairs and public education. While we're at it, you can add forgoing protection from terrorism and foreign invasion, decline the benefits of any scientific and medical research, oh, and vow never to collect Social Security and Medicare. And to top it off, you'll also pay a fee to vote, since that is also paid for by taxes.
When are we going to forget about "what's in it for me" and get it into our thick skulls that we're all in this together and we sink or swim as a nation!
It will be interesting to see how the main stream media reports about the Tea Parties tonite. If these large rallies were promoting Gay Marriage they would be lead stories on CBS, NBC, ABC.
This country survived for many years without an income tax. As far as most of the programs you mentioned, those could be paid for by state sales tax. It is ludicrous to think that the abolishment of the federal income tax would lead to the shutdown of the federal government. If we stopped loaning money to third world nations, that we know we will never be repaid, we would have a surplus. Only a fool would believe that the social security program will be around when they reach retirement age. The big push for the taxpayer to invest his money wisely, is the governments attempt to move away from social security. Social Security is just another welfare program. Worried about the war on terrorism? If we stop sticking our nose into other countrys' affairs, terrorism would drastically drop.
Tea Party participants have the right to protest government. It is our duty to question the actions of our leaders. It's also your right to express your opinion.