I'm attending...

the non-partisan rally this afternoon in Spokane to protest the unprecedented deficit spending by the federal government. Related article: Tax Day Becomes Protest Day. Get this:

• If you’re a 50-year old-with a college degree, you will pay approximately $81,000 over your working life just to pay the interest on the debt in the Obama budget.
• If you’re a 40-year-old, you’ll pay $132,000.
• And if you’re a 20-year-old, just starting out after college, you will pay a whopping $114,000 just to service the interest on the debt created by the Obama budget.

Link to key graphic showing budget deficits between 2000 and 2020 (CBO = Congressional Budget Office.)

Welcome to your future.

UPDATE: Just heard via e-mail from the Bu Dad - he attended a similar rally in Rapid City, South Dakota and he reports that "a large crowd of people turned out, many of whom were carrying signs. It was a very peaceful gathering. It was pretty hard to hear the speakers on the stage as there was a lot of chattering going on. I enjoyed the experience very much."

UPDATED UPDATE: The Spokane event was wonderful. An energized citizenry, peaceful assembly, wonderful weather... in sum: a worthwhile outing.