Opinion - Letters to the Editor

POSTED: Saturday, Jun. 20, 2009

Says protest against politicians is needed

Tea party flag waving only serves to remind us that we are the 'government' and that we need to reclaim it.

We can watch, read and hear party hacks praising the actions of their party, condemning the actions of the only opposing party. Folks who see a great deal of difference between them are suffering from a visual deficiency, in my opinion.

I believe both political parties are made up of paid professional politicians backed by big money. These same paid professional politicians make certain any legislation favors their big money owners.

As an example, both the current and previous administrations made certain millionaires were taken care of before any attempt was made to ease the effects of the recession on the common folks. Somehow the American people need to organize a party to represent themselves instead of the parties of professional politicians who represent their contributors.

I believe the tea party is a protest.

Richard E. Hartley

Ferndale