[attiladhun2]

Very true. There must be a period where redress by peaceful means must be sought by all means. However, a tyranny will inevitably bare its fangs, because tyranny does not usually relinquish any portion of its power peacefully.

[Windflier]

There must be a period where redress by peaceful means must be sought by all means.

And that period is now, but the window for such peaceful tendering of our grievances is narrowing.

We shall see what Washington's reaction to the July 4th tea parties is. If they don't actually address our grievances in a substantial and satisfactory manner after that (and I don't think they will), then the September 12th protest in DC will be something for the history books.