I suppose it should be expected, but, nevertheless, still disappointing to see Mr. Chip Forrester trying to validate his point by disparaging the character or intent of those who are willing to be engaged in the process.
Tea Party organizers and those who participate in those events are not simply "trying to disrupt civil debate", but rather START the debate or move the issues to a place where there can even BE a debate - into the public eye and not behind closed doors.
Why is participation, engagement, or involvement being discouraged? In order to truly move this state and our nation forward, we need to encourage participation, innovation, and DEBATE. Our country was founded on those individuals who were willing to risk it all and sail across the ocean to build a new home, life and future for themselves and their families. Our country was founded on those who were willing to risk it all to venture into an unknown wilderness, or fight against the odds for equal representation. Our heritage and the qualities that made our country one of the greatest in the world are being discounted as lunacy.
As for focusing on real issues that concern most Tennesseans, our liberty and our state's sovereignty are REAL issues that concern ALL Tennesseans, Mr. Forrester.
Throwing up our hands and saying, "Let's just let the Federal Government take care of everything." IS NOT A SOLUTION to any problem. Only through a civil bebate - yes, that includes BOTH sides offering information, solutions, perspectives in a respectable manner - can we find the BEST solution for our troubles whether they are healthcare or environmental stewardship or economic stability.
States’ rights push for ‘sovereignty’ hits state Capitol
I suppose it should be expected, but, nevertheless, still disappointing to see Mr. Chip Forrester trying to validate his point by disparaging the character or intent of those who are willing to be engaged in the process.
Tea Party organizers and those who participate in those events are not simply "trying to disrupt civil debate", but rather START the debate or move the issues to a place where there can even BE a debate - into the public eye and not behind closed doors.
Why is participation, engagement, or involvement being discouraged? In order to truly move this state and our nation forward, we need to encourage participation, innovation, and DEBATE. Our country was founded on those individuals who were willing to risk it all and sail across the ocean to build a new home, life and future for themselves and their families. Our country was founded on those who were willing to risk it all to venture into an unknown wilderness, or fight against the odds for equal representation. Our heritage and the qualities that made our country one of the greatest in the world are being discounted as lunacy.
As for focusing on real issues that concern most Tennesseans, our liberty and our state's sovereignty are REAL issues that concern ALL Tennesseans, Mr. Forrester.
Throwing up our hands and saying, "Let's just let the Federal Government take care of everything." IS NOT A SOLUTION to any problem. Only through a civil bebate - yes, that includes BOTH sides offering information, solutions, perspectives in a respectable manner - can we find the BEST solution for our troubles whether they are healthcare or environmental stewardship or economic stability.