Melodye Aben is organizing April 15 Tea Party events in North Carolina.
Here’s our e-interview with Melodye, which features a charming North Carolina saying toward the end.
So are you an experienced “community organizer”?
No. I have never done anything like this. I am a mom of 4 in North Carolina who while fascinated by politics never felt there was a part for an ordinary person like me to play. Yet as I watch what is happening on a federal and state level I know that it is my right and responsibility to get involved.
Do you have any words of wisdom for other organizers?
Open up to any and all volunteers, I am learning that everyday folks have amazing ideas and are just waiting for a chance to get involved and implement them.
How are you letting people know about your event?
Facebook, the web, blogs, email distribution lists, word of mouth, flyers, local organizations like the county taxpayer associations, hopefully local radio, tv, and print media.
Why is this important to you?
There is much at stake with this movement. We the People have sat on the sidelines and trusted in our Reps or been so turned off by the process that we have just thrown our hands up. However, as our Government is increasingly spending, involving itself more and more in our everyday lives, and working to change the fabric of our society, if we do not stand up now we may forever lose that opportunity. Often times we are caught in the trap of believing that this or that can’t happen because this is America. Yet it is happening and We the People need to let DC know that they are indeed accountable to us and that they work for us, not the other way around. While the Tea Party Movement is growing due to the insane spending and entitlements I do believe it will branch into other areas of interest.
What do you think is important to keep in mind?
I would just like to add that this should not be a one and done event. That in order for things to change, we need to keep speaking out and keep holding our representatives to account. Also don’t be afraid to speak out and don’t feel like your voice does not count because it does.
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Hello,
I could not attend my local tea party because of work. So I thought of an idea that I would like to suggest to you. With independence day coming soon, I would like to start the next phase of the tea parties. I will display on the 4th the Betsy Ross Flag to show patiotism for my country and our founding fathers and thier cause which is also our cause. Taxation without representation. The flag will symbolize pride for my country and a message to Congress and the President which is “No more tax and spend”. Thanks for your time. Gary Naquin, Jr.
Melodye,
We are moving to N. C. in May so I will miss the April 15 TEA party; however, I do want to be added to your email lists and Facebook so I can catch up with you in May. In the meantime, I’m active in the TEA party group here in Florida near me. Thank you for all the work you are doing.
My husband and I will be attending the Tea Party and bringing along our 89 and 80 year old mothers. Everyone needs to stand up for America’s Constitution and put a stop to these endless government bailouts.
Am interested in attending a teaparty protest near Murphy, NC. Does anyone know of one being planned for Murphy, Andrews, or Hayesville? I would be willing to help with printing flyers, etc.
Great idea! I am a happily married father of 4 children (2 of which play in a band with me), and we are all concerned with what is happening to this great country. Consider us “on board.” We’ll be spreading the word.(We are also mailing tea bags to Washington.)
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