As to a potential pardon for his fellow Aggies?

hah, I'm not saying that it couldnt happen, but I'm not holding my breath.

I wrote a letter to him through his website, but I didn't get a reply.

A letter-writing campaign could possibly help.

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact

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I seriously think he can't do this in a year where he will be under the election microscope. Phone calls and private behing the scenes support yes. Anything on the public record--no. It could cost him the election if an enemy wanted to accuse him of using his power to support just his personal beliefs.

He might be able to make a phone call and help with the copy infringement issue though.

Considering the litigation pending there's no chance in hell the head of the state would pardon someone who was fined in the course of an event that's at least indirectly related to the lawsuits.

His power to support personal beliefs? He has preachers and rabbis around when he signs legislative bills. I don't think he is worried about using his power when he has religious figures around to bless a bill.

I got a letter back from the Govenors office. He said that it is his practice to not interfere with the judicial system and let it run it's course. I don't have the letter on me right now, but in summary: He ain't helping and the fines will be assessed.


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Send him back a letter and tell him you'll be supporting Carol during the primary, or even better, tell him you're saying no to both primaries so you can vote for Kinky

How about we choose our battles wisely and leave this alone?

There are enough donations to cover the fines even if the max is accessed, it was known going in that tickets were to be given, we may need the Governor's help for more important issues in the future,.....

There was a lot of complaining before and after the fire about ASB being a bunch of brats and thinking they were above the law. It has been shown this is not the case in that the citations have been/will be accepted and dealt with. If Perry were to step in, then that would just add more fuel to the "spoiled brat" fire.

Scott Coker '92

Coker,

It never hurts to ask. He could have said "Yes", "No", or "not right now." I am thinking his letter meant "not right now" and he may step in in the future if there is a real pressing need.

I'll bring the letter to work tomorrow and transcribe.

As for the "brat" thing, it has been that way for years. In '02, there were those who said that we were crying about running up balances on our credit cards to build Bonfire. In reality, many of us carried and paid off the balances ourselves.

In '03, "they" called us disrespectful because we were making an upright tiered stack. F-them, because it was the most beautiful burn I have ever seen.

'04 brought the laughs about the weather and "Mud-fire," but those who lost money on the venture took it on the chin and haven't spoken ill of it since.

This year had it's share of challenges and surprises. The key is to learn from them, plan next year, and do it better without sacrificeing safety.

Keep it safe, make it simple, and burn the Hell outta' Bonfire '06

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Verry good point coker I totaly aggree. Speaking of the governor has anyone heard the view of the new canidates.

I e-mail the Kinky campaign and got this response:

"Kinky is in full support of great Texas traditions such as the Aggie Bonfire.  Unfortunately, political correctness and wussification is starting to set in to Texas life.  He would be out front on the issue to let Aggies do whatever they want to show their support for Aggie traditions."

I wrote:

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Dear Governor Perry,

I am sure you are aware of the events that occurred this weekend in Bryan regarding the Aggie Student Bonfire (ASB) and it's leaders receiving citations for igniting this year's Bonfire. If you have not had time to review the facts, an injunction was filed against ASB by County Attorney Jim Kuboviak
on Friday, Nov. 18th in an attempt to keep ASB from lighting Bonfire on the 19th. Through an exhaustive day at the courthouse, the injunction was lifted, but the Burn Ban was not amended to allow for the lawful lighting of Bonfire. The leadership went ahead and lit Bonfire on the 19th and was written at least 1 citation for their actions.

I am writing to ask for your pardon of those who lit Aggie Student Bonfire. These leaders took every precaution known to them, including notification of the Fire Martial, Police, and the local judge to prevent this situation. Their only intention was to light a ceremonial Bonfire in remembrance of the Bonfires before it and, as you know, to celebrate the game between Texas A&M and the University of Texas.

I hope that you see as I do, that these Aggies did the right thing in lighting this year's Bonfire. I hope that you chose to support the Aggie Spirit that these students displayed in lighting Bonfire despite overwhelming adversity. Lastly, I hope that you chose to stand by the right, despite the sacrifices it takes, and not let others quell the Aggie Spirit alive in these students.

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Dear Mr. (Opie03),

Thank you for taking the time to contact the Office of the Governor.

Governor Perry loved the Aggie Bonfire when it was on campus and was an active participant in its construction as a Red Pot. It is important to note, however, that the judicial system is independent of the executive branch. As such, though the governor understands the sentiments of those who received citations, he does not have authority to resolved court-related issues. Rather, these matters must be resolved through the judiciary.

Please let us know if we may assist you in the future.

Sincerely,

Office of the Governor.

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meh.

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[This message has been edited by opie03 (edited 1/5/2006 10:52a).]

{sarcasm}It's not Aggie Bonfire unless cut is on campus.{/sarcasm}

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Fire Martial

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It's Fire Marshall, fwiw.

Yeah, I saw that Martial / Marshal thing right after I submitted it to Perry and didn't get a chance to fix it. Oh well.

The verbage of the letter leaves it open to interpretation on what he feels now. He loved it when it was on campus, but how does he feel about the off-campus one? No comments.

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It's verbiage, fwiw :P

Scott Coker '92

That never got anywhere near the gov's eyes, you would have recieved a different response otherwise.