Don Brown's Message

I want you to know that ever since we've placed the Asheville Tea Party event on the calendar for Hendersonville on July 17, I have been as excited about this event as any event that I've attended since I announced my candidacy for the United States Senate.  This is in large part because tea party people are my people, as we share the passions for so many issues in reducing the size of the government, ensuring that the federal government stays within its enumerated constitutional powers, and expanding freedom for all Americans by working to get the bureaucracy out of the way and  eliminating governmental agencies that are not constitutionally mandated.

Because of the work that I do in one of my day jobs, that is continuing to serve as a member of North Carolina State Bar, from time to time, although this is rare, I can get called into court on very short notice and have very little options other than to attend. Unfortunately, we found out just yesterday that this has happened and now conflicts with the event that I would much rather attend, that is the Asheville Tea Party in Hendersonville, as the court event in Mecklenburg County is scheduled to begin in the early afternoon of the same day.

Since we learned of this conflict yesterday, we have made every effort to try and get the matter continued, but I have not been able to do so, as the court date has a statutory deadline involved.

I'm particularly disappointed and personally frustrated, as we had July 17 circled in red, and I looked forward to spending time with like-minded patriots, to discuss issues facing our state and country and to take as many questions as folks wanted to ask. 

Our mutual friend, Guy Smith, who serves as our campaign's operations director, tells me that you also sent out a number of notices or RSVPs about the event, and I am particularly regretful for the conflict because of this.

If you would kindly still consider having me, I will be honored to try and reschedule to the next nearest date that is convenient for you. Of course we will make your group our top priority.

Again, please accept my profound apologies for this conflict and with highest regards, I hope to see you all very soon.

God bless,

Don Brown