Fair enough, sounds mostly like a matter of opinion, with the exception of point #1, which sounds more like a matter of fiscal priorities that aren't necessaril

Fair enough, sounds mostly like a matter of opinion, with the exception of point #1, which sounds more like a matter of fiscal priorities that aren't necessarily set in stone. I'm not a Texan but I do see the rationale behind freedom to associate or not associate with people based on shared values or a lack thereof.