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The problem I have with the Texas walk-out is that it sets a bad precedent. From now on if you don't want legislation to pass, forget a filibuster, hell forget voting, just leave the state. Sure its "thinking outside the box" but it pisses in the face of the system. Redistricting is low but it is at least part of the system. And don't think for a minute Republicans are the only ones guilty of redistricting. It happens in every state all the time. The democrats certainly called attention to their plight, but they did so in a pathetic way. Work within the system or the system won't work. They would've had a better high-ground to stand on if they just would've publicized the hell out of what the republicans were trying to do, it might not have stopped it but the voters would know the sneaky things the reps were doing. Now they know the sneaky things the reps were doing and they know through the sneaky things the dems were doing. Walking out is like a child with a temper tantrum. "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!" Its Screaming and storming out of the room so they can get their way. Effective? Yes. Pathetic? Most definitely.
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Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul
I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold.
-Son House, Death Letter Blues
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