Americans to report people who disseminate information about the Presidents health care plan ... I knew I should turn myself in. I advised the White House that I am one of the people" they are looking for because I have spoken out against Obamas health care plan. And I invited them to call me to discuss it."
-- Elizabeth Ames Jones Texas Railroad Commissioner & candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Jones comments came in response to the White Houses blog post last week that Facts Are Stubborn Things." Jones sent an email to the White House at their fishy" information tracking address: flag@whitehouse.gov.
She went on to say It is unconscionable that the Obama administration would use the power of the office of the White House in such a fashion. The idea that Americans should snitch on those who are in disagreement with the President is outrageous" Jones said. Encouraging Americans to report the political views of neighbors to the government is a frightening step in the wrong direction for any American President" said Jones. Our Constitutional rights such as the freedom of speech and the right to assemble must not be tread upon. Patriots first expressed defiance to an
overbearing government in 1775 when Marines marched into battle carrying the Gadsden flag with the words Dont Tread On Me."
Perhaps the President needs to refresh his knowledge of the root causes that created this country. Our Constitutional rights are in part what makes our country great and I will fight everyday to make sure we all maintain those freedoms we all hold so dear" concluded Jones.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones 52 was elected to the Texas Legislature in a landslide upset victory in 2000. In 2005 she was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to a vacancy on the Texas Railroad Commission and was overwhelmingly elected to serve a six-year term in 2006.
Her commentaries have been published in the Wall Street Journal the Washington Post and other major newspapers. Jones is a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
