> ...of trying to defend Texas. Fuck you Austin" is what a friend of
> mine wrote on another friend's Facebook page in response to this
>
> <http://austinist.com/2009/04/03/various_austin_establishments_closi.php>
>
> And I agree. I'm done. Austin's a racist shithole just like the rest
> of this state. Well, a racist shithole that is really excited about
> recycling and riding bikes. So, Doug and others who have asked to
> explain/justify this place, have at it, gorge yourselves. Like a pack
> of lions on a fresh elk. I won't stand in your way.
>
Thanks for the info Eric. Next time, please also remember not everyone reading is sitting in the USA or aware of U.S. events, so a link to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Relays would have been welcome.
In any case, thanks for the enlightment.
FC PS: Every time someone criticizes Texas, I remember this funny story by Richard Stallman http://www.stallman.org/articles/texas.html a bit on the long side but worth reading IMHO.