Posted on 10/31/2009 1:44:57 PM PDT by GunsareOK
The group of intelligent patriots swelled to around 100 yesterday, Oct. 30th from 4-6 PM in Roanoke County VA at the intersection of westbound Brambleton Avenue (US221) and Northbound Electric Road (VA 419).
In keeping with the upcoming Halloween holiday, one lady dressed as a doctor with a mask and stethoscope. Her sign, with a drawing of a hypodermic syringe, read “Congress Sticks it to America Again.” One gentleman’s sign showed a caldron and a caption of “Obamacare, a Real Witch’s Brew.”
The reaction of those drivers passing by who expressed opinions was overwhelmingly positive by about 20 to 1, similar to those at the Olney, Maryland (weekly) Saturday Support the Troops Rally. This could be expected since the demographics of both areas are similar.
On the other hand, several younger people yelled out, “We like Obama; Go Obama,” etc. I asked one if he had voted for Obama and he said that he was too young. I explained that he wouldn’t like the result of the legislation and that he would be paying for it his whole life. Later, one white bearded older guy who looked all the world like an old hippy gave us the thumbs up. Then, a typical liberal driving a beat up small pickup yelled, “Where were you guys when all these wars were started?” before making an appropriately left turn.
Our local congressman, Bob Goodlatte (VA 6th district), greeted everyone individually and passed out a copy of his statement emphasizing the negatives of the administration plan—higher taxes, less choice, the destruction of private insurance—and the Republican positive alternatives—health savings accounts, insurance portability, tort reform, and the ability of private companies to sell insurance nationwide. See www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375209/posts for further details and http://www.roanoketeaparty.com/ for pictures. I apologize to all for not having included the pictures directly.
The most telling comment was “I’m a doctor and you [referring to the protestors] are exactly right. Thanks for being here.” We need the doctors at least as much as they need us and I was reminded again that this is why we freep.
The honor roll of (known) FR attendees includes Gopher Broke and myself. Click on the link for his excellent pictures!
http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/ for Governor
http://www.billbolling.com/ for Lieutenant Governor
http://www.cuccinelli.com/ for Attorney General
Bump for the good guys.
All this “it's a right” talk started when we began forcing hospitals to offer on-demand treatment people who who never had any intention to pay. If SOME hospitals want to raise money and do that on their own, that's fine, I guess. BUT DON'T MAKE ME PAY!
“The honor roll of (known) FR attendees”...
I guess it doesn’t count, but my mother was born there ;) along with a large family of Gibson’s.
The entire Republican ticket looks sufficiently conservative in my area. To all—be sure to vote on Tuesday.
Where I live, Morgan Griffith and Bill Cleveland for Delegate and Ed Elswick for Supervisor. Their opponents are joining or moving up from the liberal farm team.
No offense to any other freepers who were there. Usually, I try to meet everyone if I plan to do a report but this time, I stood at a strategic location until the protest was over.
You’re exactly right. If healthcare is a “right,” how about food, clothing, shelter, education, internet access, cable, phone, and football tickets?
Way to go Roanoke Patriots and TeaPers! Kudos to you all!
You know what? I don’t care if Obamacare SAVED me money (a highly unlikely prospect anyway). If the cost of health care for deadbeats and illegal aliens is costing me $1,500 per year in extra premiums, am I supposed to feel good if that rip-off is reduced to, say, $900? I THINK NOT.
Here is how to reform health care:
— Stop forcing hospitals to take in anyone who comes through the door.
— Make it ILLEGAL for them to pass the cost of deadbeat care on to me.
— make it ILLEGAL to provide any kind of health care for illegal immigrants.
— Set a cap on malpractice claims of $500,000 — of which only about $50,000 can go for “pain and suffering.”
Done. Health care would be fixed if we did those four things.
I hope you didn’t misunderstand. I haven’t been in the area since I was a little girl...just thrilled to hear of Patriots in action in Roanoke!
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