Utah Tea Party Article in the New York Times

[JWilly]

Mr Kirkham, Good luck with your efforts. I think everyone wants a govt. that is financially responsible. Problem is, for me, the Tea Party in many places has morphed into a social conservative movement. I don't think this is what the TP founders had in mind for the party. Is it?

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by JWilly

Mr Kirkham, Good luck with your efforts. I think everyone wants a govt. that is financially responsible. Problem is, for me, the Tea Party in many places has morphed into a social conservative movement. I don't think this is what the TP founders had in mind for the party. Is it?

I have helped to organize many Tea Parties in Utah (I think 18, but I have now lost track). I have never seen a "social[ly] conservative" sign at any of our rallies. The Tea Party isn't about that--at least here in Utah. No one even talks about it. Everyone seems to understand once you lose your economic freedom, your political freedom isn't far behind.

David