Posted on 03/21/2010 12:12:57 PM PDT by ohioWfan
On Thursday evening my husband and I made the decision to drive to Washington D.C. to be part of the "Kill the Bill" protest on the Capitol lawn.
We had been a part of the 9-12 DC Tea Party, having been part of the Tea Party movement since it's beginning, and have a vested interest in making sure this monstrosity doesn't pass (it is pending as I type this).
We drove to DC Friday evening and drove back Saturday, not able to stay for the entire event because of church responsibilities Sunday morning, but we were thrilled to be a part of this huge gathering of American citizens, and I hope these photos give a feel for what we were about, and how powerful a voice "We the People" have.
As the protest developed and our loud voice was heard, we were told by Michelle Bachmann and others in Congress that our being there indeed was having an effect on what was going on inside the Capitol building in front of us. (The Slaughter of the Constitution went down while we were there).
We broke up to go into the Congressional office buildings and "visited" the wavering Congressmen (we spent most of our time at John Boccieri's office).
If the bill passes, you can be assured that our fight is not over. We must win this battle, and if they succeed in passing this destructive, unconstitutional bill, we will fight to have it overturned.
These are a few of my photos of the event. May God bless and have mercy on America!
And crazy though it may have been to travel such distances (you even farther!) for something that may not have "worked," we stood for what was right.
Hey - just wanted my FB friends to know that I posted my “personal” photos on FB, so if you want to see me and the Mr. at the Capitol check out my profile page. :)
Thanks for telling us. I will make a point to get to FB very soon I have been neglect. :)
thanks so much for heads up! Did see them & they are great.. You & hubby look wonderful.. wish I had seen you there
And onyx, get over there! LOL!
I do *need* to get to FB. Heck, I need to check my email as well...lol. I have been very neglect.
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we were about 12 or so back towards the right of “stage”. Very cramped & close. I tried to find me in all the pix various people have posted but not any firm confirmation!
What were you wearing? I can look!
THANKS for this picture!!!! I will never forget that!!!
(I stole it from RedMDer. :)
And I stole it from my wife :)
All’s fair in love and war. ;)
:-D
RedMDer, are you the one and only Freeper I met on Sunday?
We had the white ‘Flip this House’ T shirts.
My wife and I were there with signs.
Hers (on pink) said “Dear Congress: you’re fired for gross insubordination.” Mine said “I HAVE A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION: I’M SICK OF BIG GOVERNMENT.”
Are you in any of my photos?
More Pics.
Great shots, RedMDer! Thanks.
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