Tea Party or BBQ?

There is a lot of news out there right now about "tea parties" going down all over the country. Hopefully you know where that idea came from. If not, brush up on your history here. If you're good to go please keep moving along. I like this. This is what America is about. This is how our country started. It didn't start with a government in place. It started with free people deciding they wanted to preserve their rights as citizens of a new country and their freedom. They liked the feeling of freedom and they didn't want to go back. Kind of like a kid going off to college. He's nervous at first, but as he gets comfortable he realizes he doesn't want to go home. Freedom feels good! The early Americans realized they had to fight to preserve these freedoms. They eventually formed a government to help preserve those freedoms for future generations. That government was not designed or created to control every facet of our lives and to spend our hard earned money. It's true! Read the 'ole Constitution anytime here.

The fingers of government control have slowly slipped under and around us and our citizens are waking up to it now. Good! It's not too late! We have the best country in the world and we want to keep it that way. We don't want to be like other countries. That is why everyone wants to come here. That is why the USA has the immigration problem it has: We Rock!

Back to point - Americans are seeing the light and are taking action. Lot's of action. Check this out:

Fed-up Americans mobilize

This is great. Taking it even a step further is the petition to go along with it. Now I'm not one for petitions, but I also think that any way we can get the word out and make our voices heard is good. If you want to see the petition and sign it, go here.

Now my take on this a bit different. While I support the Tea Party and it's meaning, why not do it with a bit more of an American Flair? Why not host BBQ's around the country? How about it? I'm not talking about getting drunk and stupid (hey, it happens). I'm talking mobilizing medium to large gatherings around the country where American can get together, share food, strategies and ideas. We make them known to the government what our intentions are and the idea is that we are banding together. We gather media support for each one so the effect is made. We can protest all day long. We still need to and it has it's effects, but I believe we also just need to get together to share ideas and get excited. What better way than around food!

Look, everyone is getting excited. Organization is taking place. People are standing up and taking notice. Let's work to bring the communities of this great nation together again and to stop letting the government and special interest groups divide us any longer. What are your thoughts for making this happen in your area? Maybe you got a better idea?