[geeks] Glad I don't live in Texas!

Matthew Poertner matthew at poertner.net
Wed Jun 12 00:51:47 CDT 2002


On Tuesday 11 June 2002 10:35 pm, Amy wrote:
> I'd rather have a decent person of no affiliation other than 'people'
> hold office and still be capable of sifting and beating through the
> bullshit than any politically battle-hardened old-timer who cares more
> about his golf game/mistress/church kickbacks than keeping his common
> sense.

Then register Independent.

Open primaries violate the First Amendment right to free association, forcing
political parties to associate with people that don't share their beliefs.

-Matt



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