Our first rally was over the hanging chad debacle, in November of 2000. Over 5000 people protested around the Capitol square in Sacramento. Our two children were 12 and 11 yrs. of age and were proud to make their signs and be a part of protesting Al Gore. We went on to attend a rally in Klamath Falls, Oregon, "The Bucket Brigade" in 2001. That was a protest of water loss to the farmers in the Klamath Basin. My husband traveled on his own in Aug. 2005 to the "Cindy Doesn't Speak For Us" rally in Crawford, Texas. Then it was a long stretch until this past spring when we attended 3 tea parties. Rallies are so inspiring and exhilarating. Thanks to all you patriots out there!