Author Archives: We Texans

Life, Liberty, Property Richard Pipes March 1999 Excerpt: “The trend of modern times appears to indicate that citizens of democracies are willing heedlessly to surrender their freedoms to purchase social equality (along with economic security), apparently oblivious of the consequences. And the consequences are that their ability to hold on to and use what they earn and own, to hire and fire at will, to enter freely into contracts, and even to speak their mind … Continue reading →

Fellow Patriot: Today too many Texans are unaware of the important issues facing our state. Let’s continue to push beyond the campaign rhetoric to the reality facing Texas families and businesses: Texas faces an $18 billion budget shortfall (perhaps more) in the coming 2012-2013 budget cycle. Texas does not have enough cash to continue budgeted services through Sept. 30, 2011. Texas, according to the Pacific Research Institute, has nearly the largest government sector of any … Continue reading →