From the Houston Chronicle

[TexasBushwhacker]

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[Shandris]

1. Not effective. In fact, almost countereffective.

Let me demonstrate by calling on my old Republican memories.

"Exactly. So there's no need to change anything to increase that number. In fact, why are we even talking about this idiocy when there are so many child abuse cases?"

You can't lead with "Nothing bad happened last year!" when you're trying to push for a NEW change and the concern is that it will make bad things happen.

CLARITY EDIT: I'm not taking a side on this issue. I'm ONLY commenting on the efficacy of the cartoon imo.

[Thinkingabout]

2. K & R, good post. Sure is something to think about.

[DhhD]

3. Republicans do not give a hoot about children other than a way to privatize care.

http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2016/05/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-asks-faith-leaders-churches-to-help-state-solve-foster-care-mess.html/?_ga=1.236816705.1382414089.1422290926

[keithbvadu2]

4. They have it figured out - they just rehome them.

Arkansas Rep. Justin Harris gave his adopted children away to a man who raped one of them

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/05/1368833/-Arkansas-Rep-Justin-Harris-gave-his-adopted-children-away-to-a-man-who-raped-one-of-them

No paperwork, no approval.

Just give them away.

[TryLogic]

5. Cool

Phone numbers.

[Zen Democrat]

6. In Houston the sad condition of child protective services has been a scandal. Good for the Chronicle

[TexasBushwhacker]

7. But don'even THINK about raising my property taxes!

Every year there's a budget shortfall. Every year people bitch about their taxes being too high. Services cost money people!