Tomorrow is America’s Tax Day. Tea Parties are being held across the country, reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party in 1773. This is not supposed to be a partisan event–it’s not about Republicans and Democrats but rather about the Constitution and our Liberty.
From the Tax Day Tea Party site:
What is this Tea Party effort all about?
The Tea Party effort is just a small piece of a much larger movement aimed at restoring the basic free-market principles our country was built on. The Constitution, for the most part, is being ignored by our current government and we intend on working together to correct the problem.
The Tea Party effort is a grassroots, collaborative volunteer organization made up of every day American citizens from across the country. We take pride in the fact that we’ve built a 50 state network of leaders and activists using nothing more than the internet, a few websites and a burning desire to restore freedom.
If you are upset at our current tax situation and more importantly, the Constitutional principles that are being trampled upon, attend a tea party near you to show your support, or at least watch Fox News to see the turnout!
Local tea parties will be held at:
St. Cloud
Date: April 15th, 2009
Time: Noon
Location:
St. Cloud Public Library
1300 St. Germain St. W.
Meeting starts at noon at the library.
Mille Lacs County
Date: April 15th, 2009
Time: 11 am-1pm
Location: 145 Central Ave. S (City Museum and surrounding block)
Group will be invited to join the Twin Cities Tea Party in St. Paul from 5-8pm!
Contacts: Wendy Stromberg – 320-983-5111 Nancy Moan – 763-218-8815
Event Agenda
- Gathering at the Museum Grounds and surrounding block
- Sign and Voice Demonstrations.
- Take a first step of action by marching on city streets to protest the injustices that have been placed on the American people and our children by unrestrained economic spending. **
- Education and Information Gathering. Learn how easy and gratifying it is to be involved in REAL CHANGE, CHANGE that occurs when the silent majority rises up.
- Local Networking. Learn more about opportunities to serve and make a difference
- Guest Speakers (Start at 12:00pm): Josh Matthews, Dou Dahl, Mike Sohre
- We will also feature other various speakers who will clarify the original intent of the constitution.
*Parking is available on side streets and in the American Legion Post 178 lot.
**Please bring your own sign or flag and tea bag.
St. Paul Capitol Building
Event Schedule
5:00 PM: Gathering – Reception
- Signs and Voice Demonstrations
- Tea Party Declaration and Post Card Table
- Networking
- Boston Tea Party Skit
6:00 pm: Music and Speakers (”We the People” Theme)
Music
- “Star Spangled Banner” – Billy Franze (10 minutes)
Speakers (not in order of appearance)
- Master of Ceremony: Sue Jeffers
- Average Citizen: Scott Nehring
- American Veteran: John Salsbury (Constitution Party of Minnesota Veterans Coalition Co-chairman)
- Economist: Stephen T. Parente, PhD (University of Minnesota, CATO Institute)
- One Woman Inspiring Conservative Transformation: Barb Davis White PAC
- KTLK Radio Show Personality: Chris Baker
- Rights Advocate: Twila Brase
- 2008 Ramsey County Commissioner Candidate: Jim Schottmuller
- Business Owner: Harold Hamilton (President, Micro Control Company and Anoka County Watchdog
- Former KSTP Radio Talk Show Host: Dave Thompson
- West St. Paul resident and 2010 State Senate Candidate: Bill Jungbauer
Ceremonial Tea Dumping
Dusk (around 8:00 PM): Closing and Cleanup
- Please Note:This will be a non-partisan protest and all in attendance are expected to be respectful and peaceful.
