Denver Tea Party

Yesterday I attended the Denver Tea Party. I had a good time and was very impressed with the speakers - mostly that they stayed on topic. While the media is sending mixed messages about what the Tea Party rallies were about, I wanted to take a minute here to say why I attended yesterday’s event.

(7,000 People Strong)


I didn’t attend because of 3% tax increases to the top 2%.



I did attend because I feel that the debt we are creating today is going to take a lot more than a 3% tax increase to the top 2% to pay for.


I didn’t attend because I am a Republican, Democrat or Independent.


I did attend because for my entire voting life I have only had a choice between two parties: one that says they are going to spend and then spends, and one that says they aren’t going to spend and then spends.


I didn’t attend because I feel that I pay too much in taxes.


I did attend because I understand supply and demand, which means that printing money doesn’t create wealth... it creates inflation.



Ultimately, I understand why some have criticized, made fun of and diminished the Tea Parties. I wasn’t protesting so they would hear me. I was protesting so those who preach fiscal conservatism start walking the walk and give me a party to believe in. That, in the end, is why I attended yesterday’s event.