Last week saw the Texas House grind to a stop over a Democrat-authored resolution honoring the life of abortionist and union organizer Cecile Richards. Conservative lawmakers and prolife activists succeeded in having the package of resolutions that included Richards sent back to the House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by Republican Jared Patterson of Frisco. Some have suggested Patterson should be stripped of his committee chairmanship for allowing the debacle.
When we asked readers if they thought Patterson should be removed from the chairmanship for allowing the Democrats to move such a highly politicized resolution to the floor.
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“Give and accept no quarter, we must get these RINOs out by any means necessary.” – Barbara Bussey
“We don’t really have time to waste on these idiotic items. Calendar the meat and deep-six the candy.” – Arthur Potter
“My fear is that the Democrats will get another Anti-conservative seated as the replacement.” – Thomas Bazan
“If my head or another body part had been put on a platter anytime I made an error in judgment in my long life, I’d have ceased to exist a long time ago. Hopefully, the chairman will learn from this particular mistake.” – Linda Simcox
“It’s way past time we not allow these politicians to walk all over us.” – Ladelle Cook
“There needs to be consequences for Jared Patterson. I would expect this kind of nonsense from a democrat … not a ‘republican.’” – Annye King
“This blatant hypocrisy shouldn’t just cost him his chair. It should get him EXPELLED from the Texas GOP!” – Mike Phillips
“My question is, why is the House wasting time on these memorials and honorariums when they have more important priorities to get to?” – Marta Hollowell
“Anyone who promotes the founder of an organized murder company is evil and should not be in authority in Texas, or anywhere else.” – Kathy Parker
“Patterson has turned out to be a disappointing replacement for Pat Fallon in his Denton County district. Yes, he should be removed; but it will not happen with too many representatives lacking the backbone to vote against the Speaker and Democrats empowering House Rules.” – Richard Steenson
“I’m very disappointed in our Texas house.” – Frances Davis
“Anyone who thinks an abortionist should be honored is obviously not in their right mind,
and should not be allowed to be in a leadership role.” – Bruce Betley
