I disagree with the premise of your post. The passage doesn't merit a response. I can't state reasons for my anger before Mr. Hart's incorrect assertions are corrected.

Mr Hart, the "Tea-partiers" also include democrats. When you describe the makeup of the group as fringe elements on the conservative side, it's a weak attempt marginalize what in fact is a mainstream point of view. Furthermore, your attempts to characterize the whole group by the behavior of a very few, or with complete fabrications by elements of the radical left betray your stated intention of communication through understanding. Your implications of racism and sexism expose you behind your thin disguise of reason and curiosity. As for your closing statement, I hope the members of the Tea Party are concerned with more important issues such as derailing the intentions of the leftist progressive elements that have hijacked the democrat party and seem to be steering the government for the moment.