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I want to thank the likes of Huckaby, Lambert, Thrasher and those of you who have been on the front line of the PACT movement in various locations around the state. While many of us sent e-mails to our representatives and generally talked up the importance of PACT, these people were the face of PACT. The new PACT legislation would not have happened without their efforts. When the original news of PACT's demise came out, the PACT constituency struck fast and never let go. A great lesson in Civics. Thanks very much.
Rich Donnell
Montgomery
Just curious, why is it that all seven votes against PACT in the House came from African-American representatives? Maybe somebody who was there can tell me. What was their agenda?
It's also my understanding that the amount you paid for PACT is weighed against how much PACT has already paid in for education, and so at least for most older PACT holders with a child say a year into college, no refunds would be forthcoming. It seems like the legislative momentum to do something has waned somewhat. How come? Nobody is going to win anything in a court case. The legislature needs to step up and show its guts instead of bowing to every special interest group that barks at them over this. Do we not have any legislators anymore with any backbone?
I still think the Montgomery Capitol is the best march location, given the importance of the legislature in all this, as well as for the statewide media impact. Doesn't the legislature convene again early in February. To get the students there, and everybody else, you're probably talking a Saturday, maybe a Saturday after the legislature convenes for a week or so. Perhaps starting at noon or 1, so everybody can have time to get to Montgomery. I still think the best starting point is around the well known fountain at the corner of Commerce Street and Dexter, and then walking straight up Dexter to the Capitol, maybe a half mile. There's a lot of parking and available space on that side of town near the fountain, especially on a Saturday. If we want to do this, I guess we have to get city permit and all that. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Rich Donnell
I think a march in Montgomery is essential; maybe the first day the legislature convenes again. But planning would need to commence now.--Rich Donnell
Several people have inquired as to the gentleman stranger at the PACT public hearing in Montgomery. I believe it was Mark Montiel of Montgomery, attorney, former judge. He was dressed in a dark suit and was the one that accused the board of scaring everybody to death.
Rich Donnell
Montgomery
Seems like this legislation is on the right path. Given the economic climate, it's pretty essential to have some kind of repayment statement in there to gain voter approval. To be realistic, the legislature is not going to pass a bill that says the state will honor all PACT contracts no matter the circumstances. They should, but that's not going to happen. I would think after another five years they could pass similar legislation; in fact there perhaps should be additional wording in there that this procedure turns over every five years upon voter referendum, or something to that effect.
Rich Donnell
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