You’ve seen the update on the local bond election in Lubbock where props 1&2 passed easy while 3&4 (splash pads and soccer fields) went down and flames, and I must admit that I’m very proud of the Lubbock voters. The citizens voted not with their hearts but with their heads. They knew timing wasn’t right and in this economy you must be responsible with your money. If you are in the government you must be responsible with the people’s money.

That’s what last nights election was all about. Responsibility. Were the soccer people upset? Sure they were and they have a right to be. However, you should be more upset.

After the election results came out a member of the LSA (Lubbock Soccer Association) told Rex Andrew of KFYO News that they aren’t giving up and would instead try to get private donations or grant money. Why wasn’t this tried before? Why hasn’t LSA tried to raise the money themselves? They are just now coming up with the idea to raise the money themselves after getting rejected by the Lubbock voters. Sad.

Of course while you thought you were being responsible and voting to not spend money, the City of Lubbock decided to spend $87 million dollars to buy out Xcel Energy in Lubbock. That gives LP&L a monopoly in Lubbock.

Oh well.