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Originally Posted by Willravel
It's not about feelings of disconnect, though, in the way you're interpreting it, it's a threat. "Do what I say or I'll break the law and stop paying my taxes" is far disconnected from the sentiment of the Boston Tea Party, and represents a selfishness. Still, you're assuming that "no taxation without representation" is somehow a cry for accountability or easier access of the people to their representatives when that's not necessarily the case.
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And that's where we strongly disagree. I think there is a vocal minority that may be yelling "Do what I say or I'll break the law and stop paying my taxes"... but as a whole, I believe it's a cry to be heard for accountability, easier access and to be heard from the government.
The problem is the vocal extreme minorities on both sides scream so loudly and get far more media attention, thus the feeling of being unheard that IMHO, the majority feels gets stronger and theirs gets weaker.
The Tea Parties, I believe gave these people a chance to be heard.... and I think they were, not by the press or government but by people not attending that may attend if in fact there are others. I hear July 4th is a big day being mentioned.