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Most Americans agree with the three pillars of the Tea Party: abiding by the Constitution, reducing government and ending senseless government spending.

Some label the Tea Party as extremists, bigots. racists, homophobes and intolerant. I believe most Americans can take the name calling. We are tired of America being brought down by a government that is out of control and is trying to tear apart our Constitution.

Sandy Thackeray

Holladay