Taxes not student’s cup of tea
After countless government bailouts and mounting debt, some Americans have finally had enough. In a true grass roots movement, people of all ages and ethnicities gathered with the spirit and pride that formed the foundation for America’s success. True patriotism coupled with traditional American values united the people with a sense of camaraderie and the ability to make an impact.
“What really struck me were the commentators referred to America as a republic rather than democracy,” Michael George, senior, said. “We have to hold our representatives accountable for what they do.”
United under the national anthem, people crowded the streets eager to have their voices heard. There were mixed sentiments about congress and excessive government spending. Some radicals even went as far as to call the government socialist. Largely advocating the fair tax and smaller government, Georgians looked to the original message of the constitution and a return to the principals of the founding fathers.
“The people with signs and the people protesting had a very positive message, ‘we want lower taxes, we want a change,’ and I think that is what will make the difference in our republic,” Joel Graham, senior, said.
Americans of all ages joined the protest which was more of a peaceful gathering of traditional pride and nationalism.
The event empowered the people to put action behind the message of change and urged them to make Washington and Congress listen. Speakers across the nation joined in urging the public to take back their country, to preserve their rights and have accurate representation in Congress.
Even the nation’s youth turned out to protest the massive amounts of debt the government was pouring on them.
“If you don’t have pride, what do you have to work towards?” Caitlin McCourt, freshman, said. “I think American pride gives us a reason to better our society, to give us a society we are proud to live in.”
Signs, displays of the red, white and blue and Americans of all socioeconomic classes showed concern for the future generations that will carry the burden of this generation’s debt. With a strong voice, these American’s have regained the spirit of national pride and are ready to take responsibility for the nation.
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Apr 17 2009. Filed under News.
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