AUSTIN Texas Thousands of the so-called silent" majority gathered at the Texas State Capitol this Independence Day to voice opposition to oppressive taxation and excessive spending on the part of the federal government at the Take Back America" Tea Party sponsored by Americans for Prosperity.
I am just a guy with a family who is horrified by this generational debt" said Barry Walker a resident of Dripping Springs who spoke at the rally.
The focus of the event was both to inspire people to become involved in government and to give them the tools to make a difference.
These tea parties are great but I hope it leads to more involvement in local government" said Emily Adams a 13-year-old who recently took on the city of Dallas regarding underage curfews. Adams encouraged attendees to remind government officials who they work for.
Its no coincidence that the first three words of the Constitution are We the People" she said.
Many of those who attended and spoke at the rally said they are fed up with the attempts by those in Washington D.C. to turn our nations economy into a reflection of California.
When we meet in the legislature here in Texas were here to do the peoples business with the peoples dollar" said State Rep. Wayne Christian. Were not here to spend it like its a credit card. In California they say the stimulus money is a gift were proud that we in Texas dont have to do that."
The crowd which totaled around 5000 heard from a variety of speakers who reinforced the importance of getting back to a limited government that is of by and for the people.
Texas stands as a beacon of fiscal responsibility in the nation. Our economy is stronger than any other in the country and Texans are angry that D.C. is trying to take us down the path to economic ruin" said Peggy Venable Americans for Prosperity State Director. Today we helped thousands of Texans know how they can make their voices heard all the way in Washington D.C."
The Take Back America" Tea Party was part of a nationwide movement of protests against high tax burdens unrestrained spending and the federal stimulus and bailout packages. The rally was jointly organized by Heather Liggett a stay-at-home mother of two Laurie Bartlett a local small-business owner and the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity (www.afptx.org).
AUSTIN Texas Thousands of the so-called silent" majority gathered at the Texas State Capitol this Independence Day to voice opposition to oppressive taxation and excessive spending on the part of the federal government at the Take Back America" Tea Party sponsored by Americans for Prosperity.
I am just a guy with a family who is horrified by this generational debt" said Barry Walker a resident of Dripping Springs who spoke at the rally.
The focus of the event was both to inspire people to become involved in government and to give them the tools to make a difference.
These tea parties are great but I hope it leads to more involvement in local government" said Emily Adams a 13-year-old who recently took on the city of Dallas regarding underage curfews. Adams encouraged attendees to remind government officials who they work for.
Its no coincidence that the first three words of the Constitution are We the People" she said.
Many of those who attended and spoke at the rally said they are fed up with the attempts by those in Washington D.C. to turn our nations economy into a reflection of California.
When we meet in the legislature here in Texas were here to do the peoples business with the peoples dollar" said State Rep. Wayne Christian. Were not here to spend it like its a credit card. In California they say the stimulus money is a gift were proud that we in Texas dont have to do that."
The crowd which totaled around 5000 heard from a variety of speakers who reinforced the importance of getting back to a limited government that is of by and for the people.
Texas stands as a beacon of fiscal responsibility in the nation. Our economy is stronger than any other in the country and Texans are angry that D.C. is trying to take us down the path to economic ruin" said Peggy Venable Americans for Prosperity State Director. Today we helped thousands of Texans know how they can make their voices heard all the way in Washington D.C."
The Take Back America" Tea Party was part of a nationwide movement of protests against high tax burdens unrestrained spending and the federal stimulus and bailout packages. The rally was jointly organized by Heather Liggett a stay-at-home mother of two Laurie Bartlett a local small-business owner and the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity (www.afptx.org).
