Conduct not surprising

Regarding “Perry says Texans willing to suffer blackouts to keep feds out of power market,” (Feb. 17): As I watch the abject misery unfolding across the state, it is important for people to remember who stepped up to help people and who played politics. I find the conduct by present and past governors unsurprising but deplorable. Gov. Greg Abbott goes on Fox News to smear wind power instead of focusing all his energy and powers on helping people — and that includes speaking to them in their freezing neighborhoods across the state. Rick Perry — what a work of art — says Texans are willing to go a few days without electricity to keep regulation out of our power systems. Just a brain-dead pronouncement — but not a surprise from

him. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz saying we have a problem here and then running off to vacation in Mexico. Do these leaders, past and present, care about you? I’d say the answer is mighty clear.

Les Finalle, The Woodlands