Herald muddled tea party message

I read with interest Madhu Krishnamurthy's article of Sept. 6 regarding Naperville's Last Fling parade on Labor Day. I was honored to walk with the Naperville Tea Patriots, but surprised to learn that we were protesting “abortion rights.” The tea party is about fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government, and free markets.

In my 16-month association with the group, I have never heard abortion mentioned, much less protested. The announcer on the reviewing platform seemed to have had our message clear as we walked past. One wonders how such misstatements originate.

Pat Sengstock

Wheaton