| If you don't have the self-implied power of empty executive order privileges like King Rick Perry, you as a Texas taxpayer can put the Lone Star State on the trek to cure cancer in the 21st century.
A new organization, founded by Cathy Bonner, a friend to former Governor Ann Richards, has launched a campaign calling for $3 billion in appropriated bonds for cancer research.
Bonner adds:
"Our goal is to kill cancer in our lifetime making Texas the global leader in cancer cures during the next decade."
Perry, no stranger during this term in attempting to combat cancer, has jumped on board with this effort; however, he is proposing to use proceeds from privatizing the Texas Lottery system in order to pay for the initiative.
I think selling bonds, if Texas voters approve, to fund research grants in order to combat cancer is a great idea. I've always believed we need a 21st century version of John Kennedy's call to put a man on the moon. Americans need a challenge and I believe cancer is a debilitating and costly disease that can be combated. The idea of Texas leading the way is even better. I don't believe Perry leading the charge does the effort justice.
Having said that, Governor Perry need not kill the effort by attempting to revive his terrible plan to privatize the Texas Lottery system. It's a bad idea that would rob Texas of value long-term revenue.
Check out www.killcancer.org and learn more about Bonner's honorable effort. |
