Dozens of Oçahu residents gathered at the state Capitol today, holding signs proclaiming “Don’t spread my wealth, spread my work ethic” and “Obama: One Big Awful Mistake America,” to express their opinion that the government is overtaxing American citizens.

Protesters held seven tea parties today, on Oçahu, Hawaiçi, Kauaçi and Maui to express their opinion that they’re “Taxed Enough Already,” a national grassroots movement coordinated by the organization TEA.
The group held more than 1,000 protests today nationwide, organizers said. The group has organized similar rallies in the past, including one on Oçahu in April.
Most protesters took issue with federal taxes, but mentioned they were unhappy with the state as well.
One of the organizers, Pearl City resident and townhouse manager Phil Nasca, 56, said he thinks it’s unlikely Hawaiçi legislators will respond to the protest, but he continues to participate in events like this so his voice will be heard.
“We’re trying to hold our government leaders accountable according to the Constitution,” he said. “They’re killing our economy.”