PACT rally

A crucial legislative session is now happening. PACT owners, we are in trouble.

Sen. Lowell Barron is blocking SB162 from leaving his committee for a vote by the full Senate.

This bill would save PACT. He represents part of Madison County, where the state grassroots effort was born. Will it die here? The only other area of the state that has more PACTS than Madison County is Jefferson County.

Unfortunately, the bills pit higher ed against K-12, two powerful forces in Alabama politics and we are in the middle.

Another bill (HB775) passed a House committee recently. It would eliminate the competition between the "eds" and would fix the problem, however, it will require a constitutional amendment. Our movement supports both bills.

We believe this session is truly a moral and legal test. We understand that each senator has a lot at stake. We desperately hope that character and moral fiber will win out over personal ambition.

Will they do the honest and right thing or will they bow down to the "powers"? It's test time. We will be watching closely and will vote (sue?) accordingly.

We ask that all PACT owners meet us on the steps of the statehouse Thursday at 9 a.m. Bring your children. If you ever plan to help it should be now. We are down to the wire. Please join us. We need your support. You may call me at 256-852-7817 or e-mail at
dhpeacher@gmail.com.
Donna H. Peacher
Huntsville, 35811