Tea Party Taxed Enough Already
Tea Party – Taxed Enough Already
By Leah Morgan, Tribune Contributing Writer
Randy Weeda of Lee's Summit, speaks his concerns.
Tribune Photo/Fred Poese
Last week on Friday, July 3rd, a group of hundreds of Lee’s Summit citizens gathered for a rally. This wasn’t just any gathering; it was a Tea Party rally. Tea Party, which stands for “Taxed Enough Already” is a nationwide movement of people protesting some current government trends they find disturbing.
Some of the issues they have been discussing include the bail-out packages and buy-outs, encompassed under the stimulus program. They want all people, regardless of political affiliation, to educate themselves about what the government is planning for its citizens. Some hot topics include raising ‘café standards’ for new automobiles, which involves minimum gas mileage. Another concern is the taxation of health insurance and certain foods, including sugared soft drinks and items containing trans-fat. Local businessman Dan Dannaldson who is involved with the Tea Party movement says, “The government is in the process of taxing everyone and everything. Our main goal is to raise awareness among the public. You may think these changes will not affect you personally, but they will.”
Dan says that the Tea Party movement is much bigger than most people know. While it was not covered in any local media, Dan said, “Over the July 4th weekend, there were Tea Party gatherings and demonstrations involving 20 to 30 thousand people in the metro area alone”.
For more information about the Tea Party movement, visit www.teaparty.org. Dan encourages everyone to educate themselves about what the government is doing and how it will affect your life. If you would like a Tea Party sign for your, yard or business, contact Dan Dannaldson at 816-600-5475, email: ddannaldson@kc.rr.com or order online at: www.patrioticamericansleessummit.com.
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I want to be actively involved; should have done so long ago. I found little on your site regarding planning or other interim tea party activities (other than, perhaps, "signs"). Does the movement look for talent?