The focus is on the amount of debt the government is building up. One little girl was wearing a t-shirt that said “get your hand out of my piggy bank.” People are waking up to the realization that all this government spending will have to come out of the pockets of taxpayers.

It is not right for ordinary citizens that are paying their bills and fulfilling their debts should be required to also pay for the minority that isn’t spending responsibly. It is fortunate that the internet is allowing ordinary people to share information and to come together through these tea parties and other gatherings. Many of the tea parties around the country are scheduled to occur on April 15th to remind the government that it is the people that the politicians work for and not political groups, companies or organizations.

Understanding the government finances is important to your daily life. Higher taxes mean more challenges to living (or getting) a debt free life. More spending means more taxes. Make your voice known – have a little tea.

I heard someone mention the other day that this economic crisis is good because it’s forcing people to look at money in a different way. I think this economic crisis is partly due to the fact that people HAVE been looking at money differently. There was no way that the country could continue to spend like it has been in the past few decades (the government included) and trouble not be an end result.

Things might be tight right now, but this wave of change will pass and the waters will settle down on their own. It would happen much faster if people would quit sending out so many boats to try and save the economy. All the boats are doing is stirring up the water even more.

Change is coming – and this is a change to more fiscally responsible living for everyone. It would be nice if the government would get on board without the need for the ordinary citizens turning the harbor into a big ole cup of tea once again.