To: sandintoes who wrote (2797 ) 9/16/2003 3:59:01 PM From: PatiBob Read Replies (2) | Respond to click2houston.com POSTED: 1:38 p.m. CDT September 16, 2003"It is just so petty," San Antonio Democratic state Sen. Leticia Van De Putte said. "Let's get on and talk about some things that people really want to talk about." you to do for 3 special sessions but you couldn't stay and talk, you turned tail and ran outta town.Some of the senators autographed the barrels that blocked their spots outside the state Capitol, and although many have smiles on their faces, News2Houston reported that many find the sanctions unbelievable. "We've got barrels in parking spots," Austin Democratic state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos said. "give me a break. Let's get down to business." McAllen's Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio said he doesn't understand how someone could invite you back to work and not provide you a place to park -- where Lucio said he has parked for the last 12 years. job to stay and not turn tail and run when you were faced with something you didn't like!!!Republicans -- like Sen. Kyle Janek, of Houston -- had no trouble parking at the Capitol, and they are also not apologizing for taking the punitive action. "I take it they are all still in tact and nobody is parking in places they aren't supposed to," Janek said. "Hopefully, we will get all this stuff behind us." When News2Houston asked Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst if he thought the parking situation was petty, his response was that everyone needed to play by the rules.
