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Entries tagged with 'Texas'Loosening marijuana laws (Editorial board sounds off)Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: 1. Would you support a medical marijuana law in Texas? 2. Would you support legalizing marijuana nationwide, even for... On Gov. Rick Perry: Why is Perry defensive?Re: "Fire expert calls Perry 'unethical' -- Aide questions motives; governor labels executed Corsicana man 'monster,' " Thursday news story. In dismissing evidence available to him but not the jury that a lethal fire was likely not arson, Gov. Rick... If Texas secedes, America loses (Editorial board sounds off)Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: If Texas were to secede from the United States, what would the U.S. be losing? Here are their responses:... Texas needs an equal shotRe: "Texas ranks nearly last in getting funds -- Disparity partly because state spends less money on housing, Medicaid, college research," Sept. 28 news story. Texans are not fond of government handouts. This is, in part, why the Lone Star... Why I oppose the death penaltyFor me, it's not a matter of sympathy with murderers. There are many who oppose capital punishment because they believe the inherent human dignity of all persons renders the death penalty immoral. To the contrary, I believe a persuasive case... Limits on CPS notedRe: "CPS: No major risk seen in May -- Before baby's death, agency investigated mother after hearing she left kids alone," Friday news story. It's important to point out that laws governing the removal of children by Child Protective Services... On Texas receiving stimulus funding: This time, I'm proud ...Re: "Texas ranks nearly last in getting funds -- Disparity partly because state spends less money on housing, Medicaid, college research," Monday news story. I have never been prouder of Texas. However, this article errs when it states that Texas... Steps to improve TCEQRe: "No More Free Passes -- New EPA actually expects Texas to follow the rules," Tuesday Editorials. I am happy to read again that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is getting attention for not doing its job. The agency... Some role modelRe: "Perry: Texas is model for U.S. -- At summit of religious right, governor faults Washington for its values, fiscal policies," Sunday news story. Gov. Rick Perry thinks the rest of the country should emulate Texas policies. Does this mean... Other agencies need boostRe: "Texas under scrutiny -- Federal agencies boost oversight of food safety, pollution, building sites," Thursday news story. As we watch the federal Environmental Protection Agency step in to do the job of protecting the Texas environment, let's add to... Execution a waste of tax dollarsRe: "Was Innocent Man Executed? State must confront disturbing facts in arson case," Monday Editorials. As a victim's advocate, I spent years in favor of the death penalty. I now want the state of Texas to abolish it. A moratorium... A conservative's viewRe: "Red-state stigma -- We can help break stereotypes, says Richard Kyle Lester," last Sunday Community Voices column. If you are a conservative who votes liberal, which are you -- a conservative or a liberal? Being a conservative is neither... A native Texan's lamentI'm a 60-year-old native of the great state of Texas. My governor speaks in favor of secession. My representative, a graduate of a Texas high school, says CO2 is not a greenhouse gas. My senators never say anything original that... Maybe it's almost shovel readyIt hasn't been easy to figure out how or even whether federal stimulus $$$ have been spent, but our Washington reporter Dave Michaels makes this observation on our Economy Watch blog As of April 30, Texas had created zero jobs... Colbert on secessionThe Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cTip/Wag - Texas Secession & MACAcolbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorGay Marriage Commercial Presented without comment.... Our Economy in Turmoil: The glimmer that isn'tI was more than a bit shocked to hear President Obama suggest that the government's stimulus dollars are funding projects on-time and under budget. To me that's a little like declaring "Mission Accomplished" and we know where that got that... Rick Perry endorses states' rightsThe guvna backs resolution affirming Lone Star sovereignty, tells the feds, "Don't mess with Texas." Wow, that'll tell that socialist freak Obama where to get off! By what surely must be a complete coincidence, Rick Perry is running for re-election... HOAs keep standards highAs a proud homeowner in a deed-restricted community, I cringe every other year as some of our beloved representatives, namely Rep. Burt Solomon, seek to shut down the ability of homeowners associations to collect assessments from homeowners. I view my... Our Economy in Turmoil: Do you want to insure Galveston?If you are tired of paying high insurance prices, then you should pay attention to the contentious debate about to unfold in Austin. The state's insurance fund of last resort is broke, and lawmakers want to fix it before the... Why so much legislation?Re: "70 days in, House has yet to pass a bill -- Straus aide says vetting complex topics takes time, pace will pick up," Monday news story. The part of this article that will keep me awake nights is that... |