I've never been to a protest before. I usually have nothing by contempt for the useless bums to stand on street corners with stupid signs telling me to honk if I support turnip liberation or some-such. I could barely restrain myself from giving the finger to some Prop 8 demonstrators not long ago ... and on that particular intersection there were roughly equal numbers of "for" and "against" protesters with silly signs. So, it is with a mixture of guilt and excitement that I find myself contemplating my first demonstration on April 15th when there are nation-wide Tea Party gatherings. I don't think I'm quite up to making a sign just yet. I'll just go, and stand around trying not to get my face photographed by any journalists. On that count I know I'm pretty safe, as there probably won't be any news coverage. It doesn't fit the narrative! Still, the unbelievable mixture of hypocrisy and stupidity being demonstrated by both Washington and Sacramento have me ready to take to the streets.