American flags adorn the prosthetic leg of Chris Land, of Euless, Texas as he listens to speakers at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas July 4, 2009. Organizers say the event is an effort to work against further government expansion, bailouts and irresponsible elected officials. Land lost his leg to a blood clot. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

American flags adorn the prosthetic leg of Chris Land, of Euless, Texas as he listens to speakers at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas July 4, 2009. Organizers say the event is an effort to work against further government expansion, bailouts and irresponsible elected officials. Land lost his leg to a blood clot.