Yesterday morning, I went to one of the Anti-Stimulus-Bill protests that have apparently been popping up around the country. This one was in Overland Park, Kansas, which is very close to where I live. The protest was held outside of the office of Representative Dennis Moore, who voted for the so-called “stimulus” bill. I almost didn’t go to the protest out of concern that it would be more of an anti-Democrat, pro-Republican protest, but it wasn’t that way. There were some people who were obvious Republicans, but most of those that I saw and talked to where people who were against the massive spending that the government is pushing. Though the temperature was 10 degrees with the wind chill, I think probably 300-400 people showed up, and there was a LOT of great response from drivers who saw us.

I made a sign, too. It was a small chance to spread some good ideas, even to people who might already agree. So, on one side of my sign I wrote “Ayn Rand Was Right,” and on the other side, “Read Atlas Shrugged.” I received many positive comments and a few questions from those who want to know what it was about, so I consider the morning a success.

I can’t retire the sign just yet. There’s going to be another protest this Sunday, this time near downtown Kansas City. It should be even bigger! Pictures below:

Ayn Rand Was Right

Read Atlas Shrugged

Here’s a link to all of the photos I took on Flickr.

I’ve watched a bit of the Democratic convention tonight, and I noticed a number of references to Barak’s “plans.” I can’t remember the issues, but when an issue was brought up the speaker would refer to some Obama plan that was going to fix everything. It reminded me of a passage in Atlas Shrugged between Hank Rearden and some of the bad guys:

“We have worked out a plan,” said Dr. Ferris too cheerfully, “which will solve the problems of the steel industry and which will meet with your full approval, as a measure providing for the general welfare, while protecting your interests and insuring your safety in a—”
“Don’t try to tell me what I’m going to think. Give me the facts.”
“It is a plan which is fair, sound, equitable and—”
“Don’t tell me your evaluation. Give me the facts.”
“It is a plan which—” Dr. Ferris stopped; he had lost the habit of naming facts.