Monday, April 12, 2010

Warning to Columbus Tea Party from Their Leaders

Are leaders of the Columbus Tea Party accusing its members of indulging in something other than tea?
I'm shocked! Shocked!

TPM Muckraker:

In a mass email sent out last night to the supporter list of the Columbus Tea Party and obtained by TPMmuckraker, leaders of the group issued a set of "do's and dont's" for protesters attending an April 15 Ohio State House event -- chief among them: absolutely no pre-gaming.

Specifically, the email warns those planning to attend the "Tax Day" event, "No alcohol (or other mood-enhancer) or pre-drinking."

....It instructs, "Display a picture of dignity in the way you behave. No violence, no threats, no profanity, no bigotry or law-breaking. We outnumber them, let's not act desperate or foolish."


I guess after anti-health care protesters attacked a man suffering from Parkinson's Disease outside of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy's office, organizers are afraid that their members will do something stupid again.
(See Raw Story if you need a reminder.)