I agree w/ Mr. Aquino when he states, "Do it yourself!" It is amazing to me how greedy the average humanbeing has become. I guess I can understand where they are coming from but not to the fullest extent. If everyone would be a little more understanding to this Budget Shortfall and contribute something back to our cities we wouldn't be dealing w/ the School Budget Cuts. I am a firm believer that good things come to those who do good for others. Current state budget proposals would leave public education more than $9 billion short of the funding required under current law. Under the proposals, about 100,000 public school employees could be laid off, according to the Center for Public Policy Priorities. The intended audience I would say has to be not only the general public but also the Top Law Makers in Texas. Every Bill pasted is going to effect everyone in more ways than one. These rallies were not led by the Democratic Party of Texas or by the Harris County Democratic Party. If we waited for the official structures of the Democratic Party to help folks find a response to the far right-wing Republican Party of Texas, then we might have to wait until the end of time itself.
The Democratic Party and most Democratic officeholders do little to mobilize people.
In many cases, Democratic officeholders sit in safe districts and never face a serious primary challenge. Sometimes they have unspent campaign funds. These are folks who could be out helping organizing folks and registering voters. In the end, it is up to each of us to do the work of freedom. You always have the option to attend a public meeting, attend or organize a protest, write or call an elected official, talk to friends and family, start a blog, donate money, write a letter to the editor, volunteer for candidates and causes you value, and even run for office yourself. Don’t wait for others to act. Do it yourself.
