The Tea Party - how frightening is this movement?

[rocketpig]

ManusJustus said:

rocketpig said:

You live in Utah?

I don't mind Utah as much because, while I disagree with much of its politics, I can't condemn people for wanting to have their own little "sanctuary" as long as it's within the boundaries of Federal Law (but, as you said, Utah pushes the boundaries of that as far as possible).

Utah Mormons will never gain significant power within the Federal government so I have a hard time getting too riled up about it.

Unfortunately, work brought me here.

Freedom should extend throughout the United States, there shouldn't be an island of un-democratic, un-American policies in the middle of it.

In a Republic, Utah has the right to govern as its people see fit so long as they don't overstep Federal law. Utah is a borderline case but in the US, "freedom", such as it is, should be of varying levels depending on its populace.