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TEA - Scholarly Thoughts But Please Don't Sleep

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The first stage in rehabilitation is to admit you have a problem, then and only then can you begin treatment.  Isn't that what they always tell drug addicts and alcoholics?  So where does this leave American society?  These were the thoughts that darted through my head as I navigated the morning traffic on my way to work.   Vehicles were moving slowly as I pulled up behind a shiny black Lexus SUV, it's chrome trim glimmering in the morning sunlight.  I noticed a sticker in the back window with a large T-E-A spelled out horizontally.  I thought maybe the driver was a fan of the fragrant brew and wanted to share their love if it with the world.  I wondered if the driver preferred Earl Grey style black tea, green or some exotic blend.  As I drew closer more of the sticker came into view.  It said, "Taxed Enough Already."  Oh, how silly of me, it was a TEA Party member. I decided to catch a view of the driver and pulled up beside them.  It was a middle aged woman, ele