It’s been over forty years since I left New York City for Texas and never looked back. During that time, though I’ve disagreed with my fellow Texans on many occasions, I don’t think I’ve ever really questioned the image of Texans being strong and independent, almost to the point of stubbornness in some cases.
Of course, those were the days when Ann Richards was our Governor and feisty women were just one of the many outstanding examples of independent Texans at the time. The whole country watched “Dallas” and shared its larger-than-life image of the Texas state of mind (well, the rich Texans’ state of mind, anyway).
That’s why I find myself deeply disappointed in our state’s response to Donald Trump’s demand for our governor to redraw enough election districts to result in five additional House seats to be won by Republicans. Yes, Your Majesty! Right away, Your Highness!
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