Northern, Western and Southwestern Patriot groups:

7th floor West conference room.

Sponsored by Delegates Scott Lingamfelter and Rich Anderson

Central Virginia and Tidewater Patriot groups:

8th floor West conference room.

Sponsored by Delegates John O'Bannon and Peter Farrell

As a Tea Partier it has bothered me that we should jump through so many government mandated hoops to hold a protest. Should we allow them to place absurd conditions upon us with the potential and real possibility that we might not hold our protests? I know of at least 2 instances where we’ve canceled the idea of doing something because it was too expensive. At one event in Lynchburg we were required to pay more than $800 to hold an event. We had to pay for 2 portable toilets and hire off duty police (as if that was needed being that 1/3rd of our group was armed).

As of this writing the City of Richmond hasn’t charged the occupy protestors a dime. They didn’t ask permission to utilize their rights. Contrast that to the Richmond Tea Party who was charged over $10,000 for the privilege to protest.

Is something a right if you need permission to use it? It’s always irked me that we comply and get permits to hold a rally or protest. Notice that for the most part OWS gets a pass for over a week? It isn’t till the protestors make such a mess they become a health hazard or till crime and rape becomes a problem that they shut them down. Why? Cause the police and government KNOW that the 1st amendment gives them the right to peaceably assemble.

Those that might disagree with this would say: Does a protestor have the right to block a road,bridge, or impeded my travel? The answer to that is no. That person would be infringing on your Liberty. That’s not what I’m saying or advocating. But government, be it local,state, or federal has no right to dictate IF you can protest or the terms that will make it possible to protest (toilets,cops,etc). At some point a case could be made that a 2 week siege on a public park or damage from such a protracted protest to the park is infringing on my liberty to use that park. But all this gets into a broader topic of Liberty and it’s beyond the scope of this article.

When it comes to OWS there isn’t much I agree with them on. They are protesting what they think is capitalism. Try to educate them through their drunken, drug or public education induced stupor that they are wrong and you’d have better luck trying to have a conversation with a brick wall. However, we can agree that Crony Capitalism is bad. That bailouts are bad. That the FED (Federal Reserve) is a detriment to our economy. But they would rather we institute communist policies to counter these problems. I and others would institute free market policies to counter them.

But on this we can agree; you don’t need a permit to use a right given to you by God. Lets hope we remember this next time.

Kurt Feigel
Lynchburg Tea Party

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS PATRIOTIC ASSEMBLY WHERE LIKE – MINDED PEOPLE WILL LEARN how to re-establish the Constitution as the guiding law of our land and put America back on the path to prosperity and success.

IF YOU:

· Really love America

· Love the Founding Fathers and have confidence in them

· Are concerned about our country and

· Would like to be part of the “Healing of America”

THEN THIS ASSEMBLY IS FOR YOU.

Sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Studies (TJC). The Thomas Jefferson Center was co-founded by W. Cleon Skousen (author of The 5,000 Year Leap) and Dr. Glenn J. Kimber. Together they developed the “Making of America” semi­nars and have authored more than 100 books on America, education, history, and the Constitution. Their insights have become the standard for restoring the Constitution to its former greatness. Let’s join together and raise the banner of:

“THE GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE CONSTITUTION, NOW AND FOREVER.”

Friday, November 18th
7-9 p.m.
7307 Silver Mist Ave, Richmond, VA 23237

Cost: $10.00 per person (Includes a DVD). ). You can pay at the door. For tickets and information contact Nancy Stafford at (804)275-2936 or wstafford12@juno.com.

Saturday, October 8^th is almost upon us, and with it your chance to hear Herman Cain and have him sign a copy of his new book, This is Herman Cain: My Journey to the White House, which is currently #9 on Amazon.com’s best-seller list.

If you don’t already have your tickets to see him in Richmond at The Family Foundation’s annual Gala, click here now.  Space is limited!

Mr. Cain* is coming to Richmond, not as part of his presidential campaign, but to share his inspiring story and encourage our attendees.  After dinner he will be signing his book for our guests (the book will be available to purchase).

Autographed copies of the book are free for table sponsors and certain sponsorship levels also include the opportunity to have your picture taken with Mr. Cain.  For more information, click here.

Mr. Cain’s rapid rise to prominence and the accompanying media attention has continued over the last few days.  A recent Fox News poll showed he had quadrupled his support in the last month, while CBS showed him locked in a tie at the top of the GOP field after a 12% gain over the last two weeks.

Last Friday night he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 

Locally, the NBC affiliate mentioned Mr. Cain’s appearance at the Gala in a story on Virginia’s strategic place in the next presidential election.

Visit www.familyfoundation.org/gala to get your tickets or sponsorships today!  For more information, call 804-343-0010 or email gala@familyfoundation.org

2011 Gala details:

What: The Family Foundation Gala featuring keynote speaker Herman Cain

Where: Greater Richmond Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, corner of 5^th and E. Broad Streets

When: October 8, 2011, private sponsors reception at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Dress: Business Attire

Register Online: www.familyfoundation.org/gala

Register by Phone or Questions: Please call The Family Foundation at (804) 343-0010

Email: Gala@FamilyFoundation.org

* DISCLAIMER: Mr. Cain’s appearance is in his personal capacity, not as a candidate, and does not imply any endorsement by The Family Foundation Action or The Family Foundation.

Paid for by The Family Foundation Action.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation will now be extending early registration until September 30th.  Act now and register for one of our bus packages from your state! These packages include bus transportation, hotel accommodations, and Summit registration for one low price.

Also, because defending liberty and promoting prosperity is a family affair, AFP Foundation has decided to offer a back to school special for our bus packages to the Summit, which includes a $35 discount on all bus packages. Simply click here to register, and enter the discount code “Backtoschool35″ on the registration page.

Summit Highlights Include:

• Friday “Tribute to Ronald Reagan” Dinner
• General Session with Keynote Speakers
• Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning
• Special Interactive Sessions for Teens & College Students
• Movie Night featuring Entertaining Films By Liberty-Loving Filmmakers
• Seminars for Youth On Why Freedom Matters and How they Can Make a Difference
• Bloggers Row
• Free-Market Job Fair
• State-Specific Strategy Meetings
• Network With Leading Activists From Across The Country
• Also, learn about public policy issues, grassroots activism, new media strategies, foundations of economic freedom …and much more!

Click here to register today and help defend the American Dream! Use the online discount code “Backtoschool35″ on the registration page to get the $35 off all bus packages. Give your children the gift of freedom and bring the whole family to the Defending the American Dream Summit this year.

Please join Herman Cain, Mark Levin, John Fund, and Grover Norquist, along with thousands of fellow freedom fighters, and send a message that the American Dream is alive and well in this great country!

Sincerely,

Tim Phillips
President
Americans For Prosperity Foundation

Join in the celebration of the 224th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, our nation’s founding document. Throughout the history of the American people, there is no document more important as a guarantor of our liberty than the United States Constitution.

The event will be held at the Patriot Park Amphitheater, 5710 Smith Station Rd in Fredericksburg Virginia from 3-7pm on 17 September 2011.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy live music, great speakers, games and much more.

For more info visit: http://917jubilee.com/

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“Healing of America” Seminar Series called:

God’s Hand in the Building of America

In this seminar, you will learn about the greatness of the American Founding Fathers and will see how they were indeed inspired of God.  You will appreciate more than ever that the hand of God was clearly evident in the building of this great land.

It will also become evident that the God of heaven did not establish the first free people in modern times just to allow them to collapse into oblivion.

Most importantly, you will understand that America really can be healed, and that the Founders’ dream can be renewed and realized.

This is the first of four essential seminars.  It will be taught at:

TANGLEWOOD HOLIDAY INN
4468 STARKEY ROAD
ROANOKE, VA

August 27^th 8a.m.-5:30 p.m.

How much is America and your Freedom worth to you?  Spend a little time and effort and join us for one of the most important seminars you will ever attend.

Tickets:  $39.00 per person if purchased by August 15th. Price includes a personal workbook. Lunch may be added for an additional $6.  For more Information and to purchase tickets, please contact: Ralph & Mary Bosen at 540-774-8949 or rnbosen@gmail.com.  To ensure space is available, contact them as soon as possible.  $49 after August 15th.