Rumors of Tea Party Sabotage True, But Unnoticed

We had two incidents at the McAllen Tea Party, both of which went unnoticed by most everyone. We had a group that began with about 2 or 3 people and grew to about 9 people that were counter-protestors that came with signs and stood across the street. We had a group of undercover security that quietly asked them to be sure and stay on the other side of the street. They caused no problems and were exercising their rights, as we were.

One thing that irritated me supremely was one sign they held that read "Freedom Isn't Free". We believe that, too, don't we? ... But when interviewed, the young man said that taxes were good because we get as lot of things from taxes - as if taxes bought the freedom he was lauding in his sign! Meanwhile, the attendees at McAllen Tea Party were paying respects and thanking the very veterans that shed their blood and gave their lives for the freedom he was implying taxes paid for! Our U.S. history is made from the very sacrifices so many men and women have fought and died for, so we could rally on Tax Day!

A young man was in the crowd and beginning to heckle, but, again, our undercover security people were right there to ask him very quietly to "move on", which he did. I only was made aware of these incidents when I saw the counter-protesters on the local TV news. My husband was standing right beside the young man, who was quietly asked to move on by security. Thank you, security team. We appreciate you!