America can be proud! September 5, 2009 was a glorious day for ths country. Tea Parties have been celebrated all across this country for several months now and the Tea Party Express is making it's way across the nation and will wind up in Washington, D.C. to confront Congress with the message that we are taking back America.
Today, it was Cincinnati's turn to turn out and have their "town meeting." Though the guest speakers didn't arrive until after five o'clock, the crowd was vocal but considerate. There were lots of signs celebrating America and voicing displeasure at Obama and Congress. I stood with the rest of them for over 4 hours on a sunny, hot day and my heart swelled with pride at the turn out of people. There were over 18,000people that gathered from north of Columbus, Ohio to Kentucky and Indiana. Some drove several hours just to be there.
I was forced to leave earlier than I had planned and missed the last 2 speakers, but even at that, the overwhelming message that came through loud and clear was this: We want to take back America. While Obama plots and schemes, Americans let their representatives in Washington know, we are not pleased and want the healthcare bill defeated.
Most Americans don't want a healthcare plan run by the government. The overall consensus was less government, more freedom. Most all the people want to work for a living and don't want the government telling them how to spend their money. Few people believe that spending more money will get us out of the economic miseries we're experiencing now.
As an attendee, I was proud to be a part of this wonderful day. And yes, I was a little uncomfortable over the long, hot afternoon, but the pain was well worth the joy and pride I take in this country.
And though there were probably more Republicans in attendance, party was not an issue. This was a group of Americans fighting for what they believe in.
Invitations went out to both sides of the aisle, but only Repbulicans accepted and came to the town meeting to be confronted by their constituents.
The crowd wasn't raucous and shouting, but were gracious while still getting their points across. Many flags flew proudly and red, white and blue dominated the color scheme.
I found it interesting that some local news stations skimmed over the huge crowds and focused instead on a small meeting at the West Chester Library of Obama healthcare supporters. There were perhaps about 50 people in attendance.
I wonder if Obama's visit tomorrow will be as well attended as our tea party.
Kudos to all the Cincinnati Tea Party volunteers for a job well done. The event was well organized with plenty of information available on the Tea parties efforts to get the word out on petitions and amendments that will affect us all.
It was a brilliant move to make copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence available to all who attended.
America is alive and well in Cincinnati. ~ One Voice
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