We are better than this, or are we?
What’s happening in Texas is disturbing. Perhaps “disturbing” is too mild a word. Maybe frightening would be better.
Here are several examples of what’s wrong in the Lone Star State:
- Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs statewide. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are organizational frameworks that aim to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all individuals, particularly those who have historically been underrepresented or marginalized due to their identity or disability. We live in a diverse state. What is wrong with helping our people who have suffered? What is wrong with creating a better understanding of different ethnicities, disabilities, and religious beliefs?
- Attacking the LGBTQ+ community. Why can’t we let people with different sexual preferences live in peace? They deserve our kindness, understanding, and respect, not our hate.
- Investigating a religious group that wants to build a faith-based community.
- Creating a voucher system for private schools for wealthy families at the expense of public schools.
- Helping to deport Latinos who came to America in search of a better and safer life.
- Doing little to fight a rising measles epidemic
- Using state funds to pay for the defense of a state employee charged with violating whistleblower provisions.
Please consider my criticisms as counsel to a misbehaving child.
I love Texas and her bluebonnets, blue skies, BBQ, football, Tex-Mex restaurants, beaches, and natural beauty.
However, we are better than this, and we must do better to keep the Lone Star State shining.
Allen Mesch 