Salt Lake City Tea Party

Citizens from as far away as Price began gathering on the west steps of the Utah Capitol building in Salt Lake City about 11 a.m. this morning. By noon we had a nice gathering of people who had come to peacefully declare their concern for the current economic conditions and the accelerated spending programs this new administration in Washington is putting in place.

The organizer of this Tea Party is David Kirkham, a small businessman of Kirkham Motor Sports in Provo. He lives not far from me in Edgemont, although I had not met him before this event. David, like many of us who participated today, had never taken part in any kind of demonstration before this one. He did a great job of putting this Tea Party together, and I thank him for taking the time and making the effort to do so. Standing together with like-minded citizens was encouraging.

At noon, we moved inside the building where a podium had been set up for our use. David addressed us (please read his message at www.davidkirkham.blogspot.com), as did Chris Herrod, Utah State Representative of the 62nd Legislative District in Provo, and three others, whose names I didn't get (but would be glad to add if someone will tell me). The concensus in this group of speakers and demonstrators is that the government is doing great harm to our country by its massive spending and borrowing.

Another round of Tea Parties nationwide has been scheduled for April 15. Watch for one near you.














David Kirkham, the organizer of this Tea Party














David Kirkham introducing Rep. Herrod


Chris Herrod, Utah State Representative, 62nd Legislative District (Provo)