Shouts of “Hitler” and "Imperialism" Ring at Anti-TTC Meeting

Gov. Perry’s Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continues to “fast Track” Perry's vision of the Trans-Texas Corridor , TTC-35 and TCC-69, also known as the first step of the open border Nafta Superhighway, which will span from Mexico to Canada.

CorridorWatch and Citizens of Waller County led an Anti-TTC meeting in Wallis last weekend. The groups discussed how the TTC, the largest land-taking in Texas history will force Texas families from their home, via eminent domain. Foreign companies like Cintra and Macquarie will profit for decades off TTC Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDA's). Macquarie has recently purchased a group of Texas newspapers to silence critical press.

The state has attempted to create an illusion that there is nothing to worry about and the fears that have been expressed by the many thousands of Texans that attended hearings last fall, are unfounded.

In reality, a careful reading of their own web site reveals a confirmation of those fears. TxDOT’s own web site states that property will be taken through ‘Quick Take' authorized by HB 3588 to force homeowners out in just 91 days.

From the Sealy news report, “Citizens speak out against proposed TTC-69”, shouts of “Hitler” ring out at the Anti-TTC meeting:

"Hitler took the autobahn and took all the land," a concerned citizen said. "What are we going into? Imperialism?"

"Eminent domain has to pay you for your land," Linda Stall said. "But you will get what the TxDOT appraiser says it's worth. It's not a question of if. It's a question of how much."

This week, Paul Burka of Texas Monthly wrote about TxDOT's view that Gov. Perry is their one and only boss - TxDOT Chair Ric Williamson claims an imperial governorship. Burka states, "The governor is not the boss of the Texas Transportation Commission. Constitutionally, the governor is not Williamson's boss. The Legislature is."

Senator John Corona, chairman of the transportation and homeland security committee, has filed SB 149, which puts an end to non-compete agreements, which would put the brakes on efforts to toll Texas. Sen. Corona has scheduled a transportation hearing at the Texas Capital on March 1, and all citizens are encouraged to attend.