Tax Tea Party: Patriots, Revolutionaries Or Both

Slyram, a black moderate Democratic blogger, writes: "Today is the day for the big Tea Party protest in Atlanta, Albany and many cities. I have good friends deeply involved in this movement to protest the Obama Administration and Congress big spending and massive bailouts. It’s always good to hear the people speak up. I am a little concerned with the 'revolutionary' nature of emulating the 'Boston Tea Party' but I don’t think the supporters are equating President Obama to King George III [pictured] because the next step in the radical process would be similar to the Boston Massacre and eventually Lexington and Concord. Was Obama recently elected legally and wasn’t it clear that heavy spending was in order to recover from the mess he inherited. When bloggers and Talk Radio guys intelligently debate concerns about our fiscal future, we are witnessing democracy in action; a beautiful thing."

He continues his commentary: "But we must be careful about signaling sick-minded individuals who when worked up take unthinkable actions in the name of patriotism. Protest, get mad was hell, and vote out leaders you dislike but don’t provoke open rebellion and the illegal overthrow of the American government. Remember, that many Americans view the southern obsession with the Confederacy as near treason. Have a health[y] protest and hopefully the elected officials will hear your productive concerns."