West Texas Coalition of Democrats represents the concerns of Texans who live west of I-35 to New Mexico and from the Oklahoma border to the Edwards Plateau, plus El Paso and the other communities of far West Texas. In Texas political terms, this vast region comprises Texas Senate Districts 19, 28, 29, 30, and 31, a strong community of interest defined by our semiarid environment, our rural-based economy, and our social values.
Barbara Radnofsky, candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas and David VanOs, candidate for Texas Attorney General will be in Lubbock May 7th. Make a point to hear these motivated candidates paint their picture of a better Texas. For information, email chair@lubbockdemocrats.org.
I sent this email to Rep. Neugebauer this morning:
I was a member of a group that met with Jim Clark in Lubbock yesterday. The subject was Social Security. We urged Mr. Clark to convey to you our opposition to privatization of any part of Social Security. Mr. Clark said he could not assure us that you would vote against privatizing Social Security and that you favored a plan like that in Chile. This causes me great concern because of what the people and government of Chile have experienced: The Chile model has been a disaster for all but the most well-off. Fees have eaten up about 30% of peoples accounts and now the government has to make up the difference for many destitute retirees.
Mr. Clark pointed to privatization as a solution for the solvency problem, but President Bush has already acknowledged that privatization will not solve that problem.
I urge you to reconsider your position and protect Social Security from privatization. Thank you, your constituent, Sue Weninger
Call or write or fax or email Rep. Neugebauer with your thoughts on Social Security. Thanks
