Charles -

By your own admission, you are relying on the video footage of some of these meetings.

Of course you are only seeing the most extreme “newsworthy” events. You don’t need to paint the entire Tea Party crowd with such a broad brush. I intend to participate, but I’ve got a pretty level head.

Don’t get me wrong. Dammit, we are ticked off that another bad bill that does not have the support of the majority of the people is being forced upon us. Making our opinions known, loudly and forcefully, is the proven method for making sure it doesn’t get passed.

To put it in Obama-ese, a majority of the people are saying “Let me be clear.” We don’t want there to be any misunderstanding. If the law passes, then we have to deal with it forever.