Independence Day Tea Parties

June 29, 9:21 PMBaltimore County Republican ExaminerAnn Miller

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On December 16, 1773, the original Boston Tea Party protested taxation without representation. The British government in the colonies was unresponsive to the needs and wishes of the colonists they represented.

On April 15, 2009, hundreds of thousands of citizens, in 800 American cities, in all 50 states of the union, protested in a grassroots effort against unresponsive government and dubbed the movement the Tax Day Tea Party. But the government has yet to hear the people.

This Independence Day, more tea parties will take place. Among the specific grievances of unresponsive government are the following issues:
• Irresponsible government spending
• Oppressive taxes
• Loss of individual liberties
• Infringements on states’ rights
• Growing national debt
• Big government/Big Brother
• Legislation passed without adequate deliberation
• Congressional earmarks
• Lack of government transparency
• Violations of the Constitution
• S-Chip legislation
• Stimulus package
• Bailouts
• Cap and Trade
• ACORN
• Socialism

Concerned citizens in the Baltimore area can attend one of many tea parties taking place. Below is a list with event and contact information.

Baltimore Tea Party
Where: Baltimore Harborplace Amphitheater, Pratt & Light Streets
When: Thursday, July 2, 5-8pm
Contact: 443-35-5065, Theodore@udel.edu, oceaninview@gmail.com

Annapolis Independence Day Tea Party
Where: Annapolis City Dock, boardwalk at Dock & Prince George Streets
When: Thursday, July 2, 10am-3pm
Contact: 443-350-5065, Theodore@udel.edu, 443-694-4275

Washington DC Tea Party
Where: Bus leaves from Pikesville Hilton to Upper Senate Park in DC
When: Saturday, July 4, 7am-5pm
Contact: 410-984-2194, restoreamericasmission.org
Bus tickets $25

Westminster Tea Party
When: Saturday, July 4, 9am-noon
Where: Legends Cafe, 532 Baltimore Boulevard
Contact: 443-350-5065, Theodore@udel.edu, 410-259-2102

Bel Air Fourth of July Tea Party
When: Saturday, July 4, 9am-noon
Where: Harford County Government Administrative Offices, 220 South Main Street
Contact: 410-977-8231, joan@joanryder.com, 410-272-0550

Many of these events will have speakers, live music, food, or other attractions. But guaranteed will be comraderie amongst fellow citizens who are taking an active role in giving a voice to the people against unresponsive government. God bless America!