All across the state, Taxpayer Tea Parties were happening on or around Independence Day. Thousands came out to have their voice heard and exchange ideas with other citizens frustrated with the wild growth of government.

Hot topics that were discussed by the speakers and the crowd included "Cap and Trade" and the possibility of government-run healthcare. AFP-Maryland had speakers at five of the Tea Parties and advocated against the so-called "public option" being proposed on Capitol Hill.

Please make sure you check out AFP's new healthcare website to get the facts on the latest healthcare ideas floating through Congress.