The trouble with blaming powerless people is that although it's not nearly as scary as blaming the powerful, it does miss the point. Poor people do not shut down factories... Poor people didn't decide to use 'contract employees' because they cost less and don't get any benefits.

Havin' fun while freedom fightin' must be one of those lunatic Texas traits we get from the water - which is known to have lithium in it - because it goes all the way back to Sam Houston, surely the most lovable, the most human, and the funniest of all the great men this country has ever produced.

Many a time freedom has been rolled back - and always for the same sorry reason: fear.

Texas is a fine place for men and dogs, but hell on women and horses.

Nice is a pallid virtue. Not like honesty or courage or perseverance. On the other hand, in a nation notably lacking in civility, there is much to be said for nice.

I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.

So keep fighting for freedom and justice, beloveds.