Harris county GOP needs to make sure it's facts are straight

I just recieved this e-mail from the Harris County GOP... my response is at the top.

Jared,
Please get your facts straight. The 4 cents is what is allowed by HB3 which was supposed to cut our taxes. The portion of the bill which would trigger an electionis if the appraisal rate increases beyond a certain growth rate the district has to lower it's tax rate to get below that rate or have an election. This is a direct result of the new business tax plan that our republican governor signed.....
Bill Weldon

-----Original Message-----From: Chairman Jared Woodfill

Sent: Jun 28, 2006 3:10 PM

To: me of course

Subject: HISD Tax Hike? Take Action Today!

Harris County Republican Party

Proposed HISD Tax Hike

Immediate Action Needed
Here we go again...local officials are attempting to raise our taxes. HISD Superintendent Dr. Abelardo Saavedra is trying to convince school trustees to raisethe tax rate by 4 cents. This would bring an additional $43.5 million (of your money) into the HISD coffers.
Why did Dr. Saavedra choose the 4 cent figure? Because conveniently, this isthe highest rate increase allowed without triggering an election. In other words,you'll have no vote concerning this unbelievable tax hike
The trustee vote is taking place tomorrow, so please call HISD board servicesat 713-556-6121 and tell them to vote NO on this tax increase.
Thank you for your action,
Jared Woodfill
Chairman, Harris County Republican Party

Now this is not meant to be a slight on Jared, who is doing an fine job as head of the Harris county GOP, however he is drinking the kool-aid here. This tax increase is well within the rights of the HISD, simply because our RINO Governor and Lt. Governor, have allowed it in the "Tax cut" legislation. If Jared wants to mobilize the base he needs to get behind the CLOUT Lawsuit, and start holding those elected officials feet to the fire. The sad thing is our governor is becoming about as important as a 1 legged man in a but kicking contest, as proof check out this spoof.