By now, I am sure that all of the citizens of the United States of America are aware of the Tea Party movement. There is nothing wrong with speaking out against what you don't agree with or wanting things to change for the better. Unfortunately, this group of people don't seem to have that in mind. People have gotten angry because times have been better. There are positive ways to focus that energy to be part of the solution. Is there even a clear cut plan for the Tea Party or is it just the I don't like this and I don't want that syndrome? The Tea Party thinks that the government is too big, spending is out of control, and President Barack Obama's polices are making things worse. They have every right to have those opinions. What I say is work on constructive ways to help improve things; not destructive ways to make things worse. There have been numerous allegations of racism, anti-gay rhetoric, anti-semitism, and other abusive types of behavior. The Tea Party has staged many demonstrations and protests throughout the U.S. Many of them have been tainted by irresponsible behavior. Here are just a few examples of this.
Movement protesters have carried several different offensive and threatening signs. During one gathering, there were signs that stated, "Bury Obama-care With Kennedy". This came not too long after Senator Edward Kennedy's death. There was an incident that transpired on Capitol Hill at a rally against health care reform. Signs were carried by members that threatened gun violence if health care passed. The sign said, "Warning: If Brown can't stop it, a Browning can". This was in reference to Senator Scott Brown and a Browning firearm.
There have also so been some physical violence and offensive words shouted at people while protests were under way. In Virginia, the brother of a congressman who supported health care reform, had a gas line severed at his home. A Tea Party activist posted his home address on an internet forum, thinking it was the congressman's, and urged angry opponents of reform to pay him a visit. Now this is the insane and reckless behavior closely associated with the movement. While a group of Tea Party members were protesting the Patient Protection and Affordable Car Bill, protesters shouted out racial and anti-gay slurs at people passing by. Congressman Emmanuel Clever was spat on and black Representatives Andre Carson and John Lewis had the "n" word shouted at them by the crowd. At the same demonstration, congressman Barney Frank, who is openly gay, was directly called a faggot. There is no place for such racism and bigotry. Also, on several occasions, bricks have been thrown through government office windows. These are just a few of the happenings associated with the Tea Party.
Tea Party members behavior is out of control and getting worse. They are trying to get people who represent this party elected to congress. What a scary thought. I would hate to think what would happen to this country if they got control of the government. Hopefully people aren't dumb enough to make that nightmare come true.
