A recent story in The New York Times verified much of what I had already suspected about the Tea Party movement. It’s powered by a lot of delusional people with too much hate in their hearts – and too much time on their hands.
Last week, the federal government arrested several members of a Midwest militia who allegedly planned to kill a Michigan police officer, then wreak havoc at his funeral by attacking those who attended. Their goal? To jump start a war against the federal government. While these individuals are in custody and will soon have their day in court, the danger that groups like them present is far from over. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization that tracks hate groups, the number of radical extremist groups has tripled over the last year. The government must dedicate resources to monitoring such activities and work to keep citizens safe.
