1. Suzette

   Steve-O - Just wondering why you choose to use the words “Old Lady?” It’s sort of like the court proceedings in the Trinity Trees case calling the lady who filed the lawsuit ” a mere citizen” therefore she had no voice (or something along those lines). Why deminish Jerry Horton to just an “Old Lady?” What does “Old Lady” have to do with anything? Is it the “Old” part or the “Lady” part that matters so much?

   Jul 29th, 2008

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2. Steve-O

   Mea culpa, Suzette, and my apologies to Ms. Horton. I’m willing to take my lumps on this one. But for the record, I wish to state that I am in awe of Ms. Horton’s tenacity. I bet that 99.9% of us wouldn’t function so well in such trying circumstances. I admire the amount of fight this woman has, and I think that the rest of us in Fort Worth owe it to her to support her in whatever way we can. A good first step would be to turnout at the Aug. 7 pipeline meeting a City Hall.

   She is right. The city is not protecting its citizens and its neighborhoods. We as a city must demand better.

   Jul 29th, 2008

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3. Suzette

   Thank you Steve-O. You are a great guy and I enjoy reading your posts and writing style.

   Jul 29th, 2008

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4. sirius_girl

   Steve’s use of the term “old lady” was surely meant to create an appropriate visual of the scene at council. I’m absolutely sure that it wasn’t a sign of disrespect. and I only hope that I still have it in me when I’m her age to be charming, strong and ardent.

   In fact, I’m sure that Ms. Horton’s gumption will remind us all that polite discourse with council goes only so far. The mayor reprimanded her last council session for “calling” Chesapeake arrogant.

   I say she has every right to say her piece and she has every right to a smack down with Jungus Jordan or anyone else who sits on the docket and talks the talk but doesn’t even get to the walking.

   I remind you that only 2 council members bothered to show up for the only public comment session with the gas drilling task force while the others - including Mayor Mike - joined Aubrey McClendon at the Chesapeake Tower lighting party.

   rock on, Ms. Horton. We’re with you!!!

   Jul 29th, 2008

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5. Dan

   Can someone direct me to the article on what Ms. Horton had to say at the Council Meeting? Thanks

   Jul 29th, 2008

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6. Dan

   I do not think Steve-O meant disrespect at all to Ms. Horton. I think Margaret Thatcher for one was a feisty old girl, and I mean that with the greatest respect. I hope my two daughters grow up to be feisty old girls.

   Jul 29th, 2008

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7. Steve-O

   Here’s the link, Dan.

   Jul 29th, 2008

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8. Adam S.

   This needs to get on Youtube right away. I hope someone with cable in Fort Worth can get this on the internet ASAP.

   Jul 31st, 2008

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9. Jerry Horton

   right on! i am an old lady and durn proud of it! i earned every wrinkle in my brow with chesapeake, texas midstream, and texas right of way or whatever they are calling themselves today. if you would like to hear the old lady speak again at city council and give me your support tuesday august 5 at 7 pm be there and we will have fun with mikey our wonderful mayor.

   Aug 1st, 2008

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