If you have not read the recent article in Folio Weekly you're in store for a shocking, untruthful, name-calling piece of trash. Not only did the reporter (and I use that term very lightly) align us with radical groups, call us ignorant, extremist and rabid, he accusesd us of many other things and called us many other names. He lumped us into a relationship with radical extremist. His long, indepth article in no way captured the essence or realism of the wonderful, God-fearing Patriots I've had the pleasure to meet and work with.

The people I've met and been involved with at different levels of the First Coast Tea Party, and some who are not members of any tea party group but are concerned citizens, are being drawn into this movement because of the changes our government is making without any consideration of the people's wishes.

We are all going to be quizzed and judged by our actions, our words and our deeds. As we grow in number, we will be attacked individually and collectively. As we educate ourselves and other citizens and learn how our government should be and how we can be influential in making positive change and return to our Constitution, we must "stay the course" and remain strong. Remembering that we are all here for the good of the country. Hold your head high, be proud to tell your friends and family what you are doing.

We will continue to grow, we will be strong and we will do what is right and just for America. God Bless the USA!