Tea time in the U.S. - By Doug Powers

In 1773, the Boston Tea Party consisted of colonists protesting Britain's "Tea Act" by throwing tea into the harbor. Why tea? Because the colonists were too far away from British parliament to throw them in. What do protesters hope to accomplish with these new tea parties? If just one polititian finds a need to take swimming lessons, it's worth it. PS: Watch out for those earmarks for Congressional Swimming Lessons..... DOUGH!!!!! read more | digg story