To: SoConPubbie
I don't recall anything said by him about the subject in the intervening 10 years.
Although I'm personally opposed to so-called "Hate Crime" legislation, signing it was probably his best alternative considering the outcry over Byrd's murder and how Texas politics work.
Politics is an ugly business, none of those involved are perfect, and you play the hand you're dealt.
46 posted on
08/14/2011 10:09:00 AM PDT by
ken in texas
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To: ken in texas
Although I'm personally opposed to so-called "Hate Crime" legislation, signing it was probably his best alternative considering the outcry over Byrd's murder and how Texas politics work.
Politics is an ugly business, none of those involved are perfect, and you play the hand you're dealt.
You're making excuses for him Ken.
If he was a man of principle, conservative principle, he would not have signed it.
GWB, even with his faults, took the right position on this while Governor of Texas. It's in the article.
To: ken in texas
Texas Governor GW Bush rejected the idea of hate crimes legislation in the 2000 presidential debates.
But it was OK for Texas Governor Rick Perry in 2001??????
52 posted on
08/14/2011 10:14:54 AM PDT by
Nextrush
(President Sarah Palin sounds just right to me)
To: ken in texas
Politics is an ugly business, none of those involved are perfect, and you play the hand you're dealt.
It takes guts to stand on your principles, it's the difference between just being a "tell them what is popular" politician and being a statesman.
To: ken in texas
Texas Governor GW Bush rejected the idea of hate crimes legislation in the 2000 presidential debates.
But it was OK for Texas Governor Rick Perry in 2001??????
54 posted on
08/14/2011 10:15:43 AM PDT by
Nextrush
(President Sarah Palin sounds just right to me)
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