Posted on 10/22/2006 6:43:23 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
And the same Texans voted for the Lottery, 'cause we were told it it could go to education. Please do not kick me, I am just the messenger. I do not like big government. The fact remains that the Feds control the Interstate system. I have never been a fan of opening up the Texas Constitution to meddling. But it is done. Marching in the streets will not change that, much to the dismay of some. The best that we can do, IMHO, is work with our county government.
Some people need a course in Texas civics. You had two votes already. The option of contacting your State Rep and State Senator have not been denied. If you happen to live in one of the two State districts that opposed this in the legislature, get thee to the Democratic precinct office and sign the petition to void Article 3, Section 49-k. Because you will have the distinct honor of being the first name on the list! Even Bell has sense enough to support this while he talks trash. If you doubt this, take a look at the petitions that the three nutballs have available. They are meaningless.
In the last ten years the budget for roads has stayed flat while spending on HHS has gone through the roof. No one seems to care.
We've got a Lt. Gov. who wants you to think that it's "all about the chillin". Seriously, check out his web site(s) and one would get the impression that he's head nanny. Oh, and as a good republican he was responsible for the legislation for adding, what was that number? 2k plus new CPS agents?
I guess it'd be nice to be able to work with county goobermint but now with ETJs and the throughly vile transportation districts they've managed to stack the politburo to the point where it's not controllable by the residents of a single county; you'd need a total revolt in multiple counties to change direction.
I've come to the conclusion that Claytie had it right... expect it shouldn't have been about bad weather....
What part of teh details on thsi moster land grab were not public during th long ago votes do you not understand? We need a vote on these details.
And you did not answer my question, are you afraid with what has come out that the majority of Texans would not support the Gov Goodhair land grab toll road?
A majority of Texans will support the TTC over your alternative, over Grandma's alternative, over Kooky's alternative.
Hilarious! I always liked Clayton Williams. To modify his statement to modern times- "Legislative fiat is a lot like rape, if it is inevitable; you might as well kick back and enjoy it". I think that Kinky is the only one that could get away with that today.
Dolph Briscoe was the last Governor with guts. And he knew how to drive a Legislature.
I think the majority will not suport building it period. This toll road is not needed. And if it is whynot do what Harris county did, we set up a toll road authority that sold bonds to build roads. Set it up so the money they collect can only be spent on paying off teh bonds adn they can only sell bonds to build this road unless they take it back to teh voters. The voters should have a say.
And you did not answer my question, are you afraid with what has come out that the majority of Texans would not support the Gov Goodhair land grab toll road? Please answer this question.
Hydro, I think you'd be surprised at the vote outcome should there be one today..... Most of the people living within the traffic congested areas along where this roadway is proposed would vote in favor of it, imo. They may not use it personally but if it gets congestion off the roads they travel then they'd support it most likely. Once the DFW metroplex got the concession of including the loop as a part of it I think the major urban centers along the proposed I-35 route would vote overwhelming for the TTC-35.
I have talked to a large number of people, and those who have an opinion are against this. The level of opposition might surprise you.
Answer the question, should or should not the people, inlight of teh details that ahve come to light, have a vote on teh TTC? I think they should.
Can somebody make a run for Hydro? He needs a few more 40's, and I am concerned for his safety.
Sticks and stones. Answer the question.
You need to hurry.
I have talked to a large number of people, and those who have an opinion are against this.
I think this road is not needed, but if it is the way we do in in Harris county would be a better deal for Texas then Gov Goodhair's plan.
OK. Here is the answer. I believe that the Legislature approved of the creation of the Commission. I believe that the Governor has adhered to the letter of the voter approved laws. I have not seen any concrete proposal from any of the other candidates. Each county is empowered to deal with local issues. We can not, and must not, descend into a single vote "democracy". We are a representative Republic. Our duly elected representatives have authorized and funded the activities of the Commission, and the Texas Executive. Get over it.
So you do not think that the people should vote on this, fine. I disagree, as big of a land grab as this that will have tolls that last for decades needs to be put before the citizens of TX.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.