People stand up for liberty at ‘tea parties’

Timothy R. Carroll, Las Vegas

Saturday, April 18, 2009 | 2:05 a.m.

I am truly amazed and excited that conservatives this week voiced their passion and concern for what they believe to be worth contending for in America today.

Wednesday’s demonstrations were about more than just taxes. They also were aimed at out-of-control government spending and, in many cases, abuses of our liberties. This started during the previous administration and is continuing with the current administration.

There has been change, no doubt. The change has come in the form of increased spending, which will inevitably lead to higher taxation. We’ve gone from a billions deficit to a trillions deficit! Who will suffer? Our children and our grandchildren will suffer most.

I favor the FairTax and less government power. I favor more individual liberty and less governmental oversight and regulation. I believe in reforming America, not remaking America. Long live liberty!