In an exclusive interview posted this morning, GoLocalProv reports that Portsmouth Rep. Dan Gordon did not file his taxes on Tuesday in order to make a statement. "The thought behind it was to starve the beast," GoLocalProv quotes Gordon as saying. "Maybe if everyone did that, the government would start paying attention."

Go read the whole story — especially if you live in Rep. Gordon's district. When Ocean State Action, RISC, and the RI Tea Party all agree, you know a line has been crossed.

Editorial note: As soon as I saw the GoLocalProv headline, "State Rep. Refuses to Pay Taxes" I knew who this had to be. Rep. Gordon, your fifteen minutes are up.