About 100 to 150 people met for a tea party rally Saturday on the steps of the state Capitol where the theme was "We Have Had Enough."

"And you might say, ‘Enough of what?’ And that’s what I’m going to try to explain to you. We’ve had enough reckless and irresponsible spending, out-of-control taxes, deception, dishonesty, rising unemployment — we’ve had enough," event organizer Bud Smidtley told the crowd.

Area residents from Camp Hill, Harrisburg and Susquehanna Twp. stood on the Capitol steps chanting the day’s slogan back to Smidtley.

Some at the rally carried American flags, and some wielded homemade signs, one of which read: "Taxation Without Representation. Do You Feel Represented?"

Those at the rally expressed concerns about taxes, government spending and the intrusion of government into the lives of citizens.

"My concern is our government is turning into a socialist state. I’m here to voice my objections," said Steve Strawley of Carlisle.

A short disruption occurred at the start of the event when tea party members noticed Kyle Quigley of Mechanicsburg carrying a sign that read, "What Would Jesus Tax?"

Quigley was accompanied by Chris Siennick of Linglestown and Amanda Zogby, who lives outside Harrisburg.

Quigley said the three don’t support the tea party movement.

The slogans on their signs, another one of which read, "I’m White, I’m Angry and I Don’t Know Why," were meant to be sarcastic, Quigley said.

The rest of the one-hour event went without disruption with speeches from Republican candidates Frank Ryan, running for Congress in the 17th District; Jean Craige Pepper, candidate for lieutenant governor; and Rep. Sam Rohrer, who is running for governor.