In reference to Saraceno’s article, “Radical Tea Party,” I’d like to suggest that the writer put down the Kool-Aid and actually educate himself. The Tea Partyers are genuinely concerned about the direction in which this country is headed.

The Islamic terrorists and some far left loons only want to destroy this great country and what it stands for. Yes, the Tea Partyers are angry and deservedly so, but they are also respectful and non-violent and always clean up after themselves. The only violence I have heard of was when Service Employees International Union (SEIU) thugs beat up a black man at a tea party. On the other hand, demonstrations held by the left almost always include violent actions. The silent majority is finally getting fed up with being accused of what the left does all too frequently. We are finally saying enough, get back to the Constitution and adhere to it. I think it would be hard to equate that with violence.

I almost didn’t respond to this comparison of radical Tea Partyer and Islamic terrorists, which is ridiculous to the point of insanity on its face. But, alas, I could not restrain my violent reaction.

Dennis Mikesh

Redmond