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 May 2009 | Small Business News 1,500+ Attend Taxpayer Protest
More than 1,500 Hawaii residents attended the May 15 Taxpayer Tea Party protest at sites around the state. This was part of a national day of protest against rising taxes, increasing government spending and debt and loss of individual freedom. The largest rally was held in Honolulu at the State Capitol which drew more than a thousand people during the 3-hour event. While the event was non-partisan, no Democrat lawmakers chose to actively participate even though they had been personally invited. The crowd was non-partisan and most attendees did not belong to either major political party. Families, small business, retirees and others filled the Capitol atrium. The original spark behind the event in Hawaii was Joe "the Builder' Pandolfe, a local small business contractor. Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Hawaii Reporter and SmartBusiness Hawaii (SBH), Joe Builder, Inc., Hawaii Republican Assembly, Admor HVAC Products, Inc., MacMouse and Screentech Hawaii were among the co-spsonors. It is hoped this will be an annual event. Some of the groups are planning additional taxpayer rallies this year. Click on the big arrow in the graphic above to see the Tax Day Tea Party slideshow. (Flash required) More details at the following links:
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