tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997954753081149898.post858908760623055713..comments2023-12-22T07:22:20.328-08:00Comments on Vote for Canright: Robert Canright Runs for PISD Board Because He CaresRobert Canrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05678252853267050464noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997954753081149898.post-19039854133180152502010-05-01T12:15:02.361-07:002010-05-01T12:15:02.361-07:00I received your campaign email concerning early vo...I received your campaign email concerning early voting today. I have already voted for you.<br /><br />I disagree with your position concerning sovereign immunity for elected officials. It is the responsibility of the community electorate to protect their officials from personal liability for decisions made in their official duties. Sovereign immunity applies to all political sides including yours. We agree about too much money being spent on frivolous lawsuits. Issues like the candy cane incident should be resolved before reaching this level but these resolutions are made impossible by the religious right and their party of No. Allowing Christians like the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, to promote their religious views in public schools, opens a very undesirable door.<br /><br />The claim of Liberty Institute and Charles Bundren that officials “blatantly” disregarded students’ rights is about as frivolous as law suites come. Even if this accusation is true, blatant behavior does not rise to the level of loss of sovereign immunity. Additionally, no monitory “loss” was incurred by the plaintiffs. It is the duty of the district to defend district officials who are sued while performing their official duties in good faith. Finally, there was no “blatant” behavior involved in enforcing the years old rule.TexasVethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911422526392574602noreply@blogger.com