"So I would suggest that you show some respect for the accomplishment made by Texans because they have fared better than most of us.

I miss John Wayne."

I absolutely love this part of the post. I believe (but could be wrong) that the poster believes that John Wayne was a Texan. As most of us know, Marion Morrison (John Wayne) was born in Winterset, Iowa. As for being the all-American war hero, John Wayne NEVER served in the military.

Jimmy Stewart served in the military and got to be a general. Lee Marvin was a Marine and served in the Pacific during WWII and was seriously wounded. Where was John Wayne? Hollywood!

Anyhow, neither here nor there. John Wayne was a fine actor and made some very entertaining movies. My all time favorite is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence". That movie starred Lee Marvin, Jimmy Stewart, and John Wayne. Excellent movie, if you have never seen it, get it.