MESA, ARIZONA: More Than 500 Protest Obama’s Arrival.

The protestors, about 500 to 600 strong and growing, began arriving as ticket-holders walked in. . . . They held their signs up high: “Don’t tread on me,” “Spend all you want, I’ll pick up the tab,” “I’ll keep my freedom! You keep the change!” “Free fertility drugs now.” And “B.O. smells and so does Socialism.”

A Gilbert woman, with a sign that said, “Fund bikini wax now,” said she is entitled to the beauty treatment.

“It’s a self-esteem issue and hygiene issue, which makes it a health care issue, I think we’re all entitled,” said the woman in jest, who only gave the name JoAnne, because she is skipping work.

At least people have a sense of humor.

UPDATE: More coverage here.