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Thousand Protest Govt. Debt During Tea Party

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Thousands descended upon downtown Nashville and spoke out against government spending at a Tea Party.

Protestors across the country wanted to send a strong message to Washington on Wednesday. They said they do not like the stimulus plan at all, and believed it will put the country deeper in debt.

In remarks in Washington, Obama said he had been true to campaign promises to lessen the tax burden on most Americans.

Judson Phillips organized a Tea Party in reference to a tax protest in this country that happened back in 1773.

"Our economy is cyclical in nature, it comes back regardless, they only thing that can happen with this kind of stimulus spending, is it could make it worse," said Phillips.

There were 50 of these events in Tennessee Wednesday, close to 700 around the nation and close to 10,000 people showed up.

"Everyone I talked to doesn't like the spending, and yet, we say no, Congress passes it, so it doesn't feel like they are really listening to the people they are representing," said Brentwood resident Kasey Meinhart.

One event happened at the War Memorial Plaza, right next to Legislative Plaza where lawmakers were debating a bill that coincides with this event.

State Rep. Brian Kelsey is trying to pass legislation that urges the governor not to use certain money from the stimulus plan.

"The number of people that have shown up for this tea party has shown us legislators that this is important issue," said Kelsey.

There are several tea parties happening all over Middle Tennessee Wednesday night, click here to find the location nearest you.