Here is a transcript of the on-air editorial. Emphasis is mine:
"In a democracy, public debates are a must. It is one of the most direct ways voters can compare and contrast their choices for public office. It's time for Governor Rick Perry to drop the political smokescreens and make himself available to debate Bill White.
Until now, Governor Perry, using all the advantages of a n incumbent, has refused to debate until White releases all tax returns related to his time while in public office. That's a case to make to voters during a debate and shouldn't be used as a reason not to have one. We think it's a lame excuse to avoid facing an opponent, and a disservice to all Texans.
KPRC has made an offer to host such a debate on our station, on our sister station in San Antonio, and any other stations in the state of Texas who want to carry it. Millions of Texans could then decide for themselves who they'd vote for as Governor. Bill White has said yes; Rick Perry is using a political maneuver to avoid it.
Shame on you, Governor Perry, putting politics first over the people you say you want to represent.
I'm Larry Blackerby. That's our take. What's yours?"
