Yes, in fact I don't think people have individually thought this out. It's easy to get all excited about such a thing but rarely do people realize just what it would affect in the state of Texas as well as out. I didn't really want to get involved in this discussion but yes you are not the only one that has realized so much would be involved. What some want doesn't just affect those that want it.

I agree with this Kat, but it was only for matters such as child rearing and internal village matters!

Texans have been Republican for far too long.

Well I could be wrong but I see it as a pride thing, and pride can be pretty obnoxious at times.

Well as a German, my country isn't suffering from the recession as much as you think. We don't have a huge deficit and actually the US owes us money now.

On top of it we are one of the few countries that has stablized our budget.

Unemployment is only a little high for we had to find work for the East Germans at one time, but we are tackling that issue.

We don't sell as much of our products like we use to because other countries are suffering recession alot, but we are doing alot better then most countries.

I am in constant contact with my family and friends over there and we aren't suffering that bad.

Most Germans like to visit America today, but most wouldn't want to live in the country just for the fact that health care and education costs alot of money where we believe that in our country everyone is entitled to these necessary needs.

Also we have many programs that take care of the people that I don't see in the US.

Now in the 17 all the way to the early 1900's this was a different case, but not anymore.

Having been to an immigration office where foreigners get their US citizenship, 90% are from Latin America, and barely 1% are from Europe, which includes no Germans, Austrians, or Switzerland.

Miami is a big port for foreigners starting over by the way, especially for spanish speakers and Haitians.

I must also in defense to Spanish Speakers say that many truly try to assimilate to the country trying to learn the English language and obey the Laws. It would be unfair to say (MOST) come over here to take advantage of the country. I disagree with that.

Afterall, many are truly hard workers compared to many Americans today.

I gotta admit...this actually turned out to be a pretty good discussion with many different, well spoken view points. Thanks kids!

Perry is playing you all like a fiddle.

Thanks Mom. With all these experts around..no real point in having my own thoughts...so...how exactly should I think and live my life so I may suit your sensibilities? I will be the first to admit that I don't know everything....I am simply amazed at the number of people around here who DO know everything...must be nice.

I think it might be a good idea for Texas to leave us in peace. For one thing we would get better public school textbooks that don't have to alter science so as not to offend all those crazy creation lovers.

how is that Texas' fault?

Not all of Texas is bad, they have the Houston SPCA which i watch on Animal Planet

Text book selection is not made on a federal basis it's made state by state and county by county, so wtf are you talking about?

Well ya see Rose the frazelstat makes all the people gerpumeltunked so if texas would just gaberplate and succeed then everything would be plazerstat.

ty for clearing that up davey

now why wasn't that explained that way to begin with

gotta love how Texas is blamed for everything...like other states have no say or don't have their own issues as well

I always blame California

that's only because that's where davey lives

as for Texas pride...I can see how others might get annoyed by it....but it's something I can't explain. I am proud to be a texan and proud to be an american

And well you should be, I'm proud to be a Californian... even if we do keep electing actors

no state is perfect