Texas Election Day

While our armed forces are bringing democracy to Iraq, we Texans are letting our democracy slip away. In the last gubenatorial election, on 29% of the eligible voters voted. While people in Iraq proudly displayed their purple thumbs to show that they voted, we couldn't tear ourselves away from or daily lives long enough to help shape our state's future. Twenty-nine percent voter turnout is a scandal! Texas deserves better!

Please, take some time to vote today. I don't care who you vote for. If you only want to vote for thelocal dog catcher, fine! Just vote! Take someone with you to the polls. Spread the word that Texans believe in democracy!

Bejar Fby. 24th 1836

To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world------

Fellow citizens & compatriots------

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna ----- I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man ----- The enemy has demanded a Surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken ----- I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the wall ----- I shall never Surrender or retreat

Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch ----- The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country ----- Victory or Death

William Barret Travis
Lt. Col. Comdt