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The price of freedom is eternal vigilance - Thomas Jefferson
The Redlands Tea Party Patriots are citizens joined together with a concern that the country is being taken in the wrong direction. We understand that the United States is a republic and that We the People choose representatives to govern us and this land. It is therefore our responsibility to become educated about and engaged in the political process. We are the silent majority no more.
The Redlands Tea Party Patriots is a local chapter of the national organization Tea Party Patriots who encompass 160 groups here in California and over 2000 nationwide. We are a nonpartisan grassroots group united in our mission. The mission of the Redlands Tea Party Patriots is consistent with that of the national group to attract, educate, organize and mobilize our fellow citizens to secure public policy consistent with our three core values of Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets.
On April 15, 2009 (link to image page) we converged at the corner of Orange and Redlands Blvd in downtown Redlands. With flags flying and signs waving we united to make our voice heard. Although many in the (lame-stream) media would make light of the Tea Party movement the numbers and strength continue to mount. On April 15, 2010 (link to image page) we again joined together on that corner and with a voice of over 600 patriots again shared our views with those in power.
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Sales Tax Increase Proposed by City Council
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You can’t win if you don’t fight!
Here’s the situation for us locally. The City Council wants to raise the Redlands sales tax by half a percent. That means when you buy something in Redlands it will be 9.5% sales tax (most of San Bernardino County is 9%) The City Council knows it would be political suicide to vote in a tax increase so instead they’re spending $70,000 to pay a consultant to sell the idea to the tax payers and $66,500 to get the tax increase measure onto the ballot. That is just another example of poor money management and poor leadership skills. Also sounds a little like President Obama trying to sell Obamacare. If something is a good idea, you don’t need to sell it to the people. If you are trying to sell it, you’re spinning information to create a favorable view. (Beer isn’t good for you nor does it improve your looks, but if you watch a beer commercial you’d think you would be the most popular person on the planet if you just drank their beer.) Maybe the government thinks we’re stupid or that we’re just not paying attention.
Prove them wrong! The city council meeting Tuesday, July 20, will be held at 7pm. Plan to attend and remind the city council that they need to learn to live within their budget – just like you and your family do every day. Tell them to stop spending!
Last Updated (Monday, 09 August 2010 14:49)
