Apr 16 2009
Revolution is Brewing – Tea Party Des Moines
Thousands of people participated in a “tea party” tax protest at the Capitol today, an event that took place 300 cities across the nation.
“My name is Doug Burnett and, frankly, I’m mad as hell,” said the Sherman Hill resident who started Burnett Reality about nine years ago and helped organize Wednesday’s protest at the Capitol.
Lt. Mark Logsdon of the Iowa State Patrol estimated about 3,000 people attended the protest.
Speakers such as Burnett publicly voiced opposition to a range of issues from federal bailout money to state spending. A few spoke against the Iowa Supreme Court ruling this month that allows same-sex marriage.
The events were scheduled in connection with Wednesday’s deadline to file federal income tax returns.
Awesome video from http://www.desmoinesteaparty.com/
