Tax Day Tea Party - Chicago IL Area

"T.E.A. PARTY"  as in Taxed Enough Already!

I'm not a nut job - stop making me out to be one!

I'm not a radical wacko - stop making me out to be one!

I am definitely not a right wing extremist trying to make trouble - stop making me out to be one!

What I am tired of is politics as usual!  So my little flag and I decided to attend the Tax Day Tea Party in one of the Chicago suburbs of Lisle, IL on April 15^th, 2009.  All those attending were just your regular middle class suburbanites who love their country but are tired of the politics, especially the politicians themselves and the constant burden of taxes, taxes and more taxes.

A lot of great people showed up - large, small or tall.  Veterans, young, old, some in colonial garb and ladies with tea bag earrings.  Some in wheelchairs and walked with canes.  Considering where they made us park, I was impressed with their being able to make it to the park without as much as a complaint.  They carried flags and were proud to be there and to take part.

I was really surprised to arrive home and not find a lot of media coverage over the event and what was mentioned on the boob-tube made it a ‘non-event'.  Tell that to the 1000 people or so that showed up with their flags, posters and general good humor! 

The event was attended by speakers Lisle Mayor Joe Broda, Dr. Steven Sauerberg, Rob Fiulio, Joe Kaiker, Michael Tams, and IL State Rep. Michael Connelly.  Sandy Rios from WYLL AM 1160 radio and Jerry Agar from WLS AM 890 radio were also there showing their support of the cause.

The media and the politicians are going to get a rude awaking sometime soon when more people join in and decide to take part in their governments' everyday operation.  It's time to pay attention to how YOUR tax dollars are being spent.

Join the fight against massive government spending and higher taxes!  To learn more about ‘parties' in your state being planned in the future, go to this national website.