'Tea party' protesters to gather at Capaha Park on Wednesday

Discontent with the federal government's role in business and other aspects of life will bring a group of "Tea Party" protesters to Capaha Park on Wednesday. Tom Young of Jackson, who is organizing the event, said that while the action is inspired by similar protests elsewhere, he is not affiliating the local protest with any national organization or political party. Anyone with grievances can come to the park and air them, he said. Participants in the rally are being asked to bring tea bags to use in the protest. The tea will not be dumped into the water of the Capaha Park lagoon and will instead be deposited in barrels that will be on hand for the protest, Young said.