Photo by Frank Graham Rachael Young with her sign.

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Photo by Frank Graham

Photo by Frank Graham

Peaceful anti-tax and spend protesters braved strong winds Wednesday afternoon as they gathered at the South Platte River Bridge.

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Protesters carried signs proclaiming “Do Away With the IRS” and “Stop Spending Our Kids Money.”

An estimated 200 people gathered Wednesday afternoon, most carrying signs or American flags. Many carried yellow “Don’t Tread On Me” flags.

Many in the crowd were angry at President Barack Obama’s stimulus plan and how he was governing the country.

One man said the group intended to “adopt the effective tactics of the left wing.”

Another carried a sign that read “Stop generational theft.”

Brian O’Dell was dressed as a prisoner of the government, complete with a ball and chain.

North Platte was the site of two tax day tea parties, one of six cities in Nebraska that had planned them.

North Platte City Council member Harry Spohn spoke to the crowd and said the tax day protest was in the great tradition of the American Revolution.

Steve Holland, Master Sargent retired, said he was angry because the Department of Homeland Security declared military veterans a terroristic threat.

“I don’t like it,” Holland said. He said he gave his entire career to the military and resented being labeled a threat to the country.

As drivers passed the protesters, many honked their horns in support.

At an earlier rally Wednesday, nearly 40 people marched around the Lincoln County Courthouse.

They carried signs that read “Give Me Liberty, Not Debt” and “Stop the Spending.”