Petition Against the Confederate Flag on License Plates
Mark Corcoran - June 29, 2011
We have been fighting to make sure the Texas budget represents Texas values. Texans value their schools, teachers, first responders, our parents and grandparents and the history that has made Texas great. We have said time and again, a budget is a moral document because it shows what we all prioritize.
While working to ensure we have a balanced approach to fixing our economic woes, we, at Progress Texas, noticed that the conservatives in Texas were openly discussing putting a racist, civil war era icon on our roads and in our neighborhoods. This is simply unacceptable.
We want to tell Rick Perry enough is enough. The Governor has the power to allow or prevent the spread of this hateful relic in Texas.
You Can Make A Difference!
The Sons of Confederate Veterans want to display the Confederate flag on Texas license plates. You can do something to stop that right now.
This conservative group proposed a Texas specialty license plate featuring the controversial and offensive image of the Confederate flag. They want to hearken back to the days of conflict, civil war and racism that plagued America and the South. We need your help to stop this symbol of oppression from being put on cars across Texas.
The proposal to put the Confederate Flag, a racist relic, out for public consumption went before the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV) board and stalled with a tied vote of 4 to 4 - the 9th board member Ramsay Gillman unexpectedly passed away before the vote. Rick Perry must now appoint a 9th member to the board who will be the deciding the final vote on this controversial issue. With all eyes on Perry's political future, your voice makes a difference.
We can't assume Rick Perry will do the right thing without your help. Gov. Rick Perry has a long history of promoting secession and pandering to the tea party. It is critical that we stand-up and demand he appoints a TXDMV board member who will not allow the Confederate flag license plate to move forward.
Don't let Rick Perry embarrass Texas. Sign the petition.
http://www.progresstexas.org/node/380
DO SOMETHING!
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