Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol today in Washington, D.C., arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system. The crowd, invited on national television by Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., was staunchly anti-government - "Politicians lie, people die," read one sign - but loudly cheered the House Republicans who hosted the event. The protest attracted many of the Tea Party demonstrators angry with increased spending and an expanded government role under the Obama administration.
Some bookeristas were at the rally, and took photos (hat tip: Robert Broadus, Izzy Felix and Black And Right - whose 19 year-old-son Cory took photos).
Robert Broadus's Photos
Mr. Broadus (pictured right) with Mykel Harris, chairman of the Prince George's County (Maryland) Republican Central Committee.
Mr. Broadus with Elizabeth Scott, state representative candidate for Washington state's 21st District. Mr. Broadus is running for the U.S. Congress in Maryland's 4th Congressional District.
Izzy Felix's Photos: "House Call" To Congress
Cory Parker's Photos
11/5 PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Health Care Rally
Posted by Shay Riley at 11/05/2009
Labels: Activism, Health, U.S. Congress
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4 Black people out of 4,000 folks at this Republican rally. That in and of itself is the problem with the republican party....
peace, Villager
Its funny but I didn't even see any of these people as white or black or anything but American citizens standing up and voicing their opposition to this bill. Why is it the left that keeps seeing things in color?
Maybe the problem isn't with the Republican party but instead with the African-American "group-think". What do you think the average liberal black man would say about Mr. Broadus being conservative? Think he'd accuse him of not being black enough or perhaps that he's an Uncle Tom?
Peer pressure is rampant in the black community. Join or be attacked verbally or physically.
Colin - I don't begrudge you your ability to see a Republican crowd without noticing 'white or Black'. Rarely do you see African American faces at a Republican event ... so it is not surprising. However, I must admit that I watched the video clips on the news about the health care reform event on Capitol Hill this week and it was immediately evident that there were no African American faces in the crowd or on the dais. That is why I thought the photos in this blog post were so unusual.
Anon - It is hard to take anything written by 'Anonymous' seriously. However, in response to your query ... I never call anyone an 'Uncle Tom'. The term was used against me when I was growing up and I truly detest it. I don't know Mr. Broadus, however, I'm grateful that he shared these photos. As I noted, I wasn't aware that there were any Black folks in the crowd that day ... nice to see that at least four of the participants that day were Black. 4 out of 4,000 is about right for a Republican event.
peace, Villager
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