I don't understand how everyone cannot understand the mission of the tea party. The mission is for the federal government to adhere to the law of the land which is the constitution. In Sobel's comments, never does he address that the federal government does not have the power to mandate healthcare, medicare, etc. If the federal government wants to do that, then they have to amend the constitution. It is a matter of law. Does than not bother anyone other than us old white people? If the law is violated, then your rights are violated. Our rights apply to minorities, all religions and all people. So if you want to speak "intelligently" as Sobel states, then address the issue of the law being violated. The constitution is a contract approved by each of the states giving limited power to the federal government. If you want changes, then go through the amendment process which is there to work out the kinks of any new legislation. That is all we ask.