Of taxes and protests

Well, ye socks, today is the day those of us fortunate to live in the "polite society" in this little corner of heaven have to pay for the right to do so, according to Oliver Wendell Holmes . . . not to mention Earl K. Wood.

While it's always more than a bit discouraging to write out your check for property taxes when you don't feel like you're getting the most bang for the buck, yours truly has been inspired recently by the peaceful protests that have been sprouting up around here.

It'll never make the national headlines, nor even be a blip on the world's 24-hour news cycle. But, nearly 5,000 tax protesters flooded Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando to express their grievances against socialism run amok. Even more such modern "tea parties," as the protests have been termed, are planned.

If you felt the pain of writing out a check to Mr. Wood today, think about circling the 15th of April on your calendar. That's more than just the due date for your federal income tax return. That's also the next big local tea party. It will be at Orlando City Hall at 6pm.

Let your voices be heard!

Stop the madness!