In the Summer, Tea Party activists were petitioning the McLennan County Commissioners’ Court to begin their sessions with the Pledge of Allegiance.
After meeting with resistance to the proposal, Veteran and former McLennan County Veterans Coordinator Bill Mahon addressed the court in the public comments section. Mr. Mahon laid out the case in support of saying the pledge before court meetings. After his presentation he rose and led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Not exactly all. County Judge Jim Lewis and Commissioner Precinct 2 Commissioner Lester Gibson refused to participate.
In the Tribune Herald the next day, Commissioner Gibson explained he believed an opening prayer was in order and to eliminate the prayer was putting country before God. Noting that Commissioner Gibson is a veteran, and he explained his actions, I can give him a pass.
Jim Lewis took the Mr. Magoo defense. Jim Lewis said it happened so fast he did not realize the pledge was being said. Even though Bill Mahon formerly worked for Jim Lewis as Veteran Coordinator, and Mr. Mahon had spent several minutes laying out the case for the pledge, all this slipped by the County Judge. If you buy that, I have a bridge to sell you. Looks more like Mel Brooks than Mr. Magoo.
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