I was certainly surprised to learn that Rick Perry, former Secretary of Energy, believes that Texans would prefer loss of electricity to a regulated oil and gas industry. Perry’s belief parallels the notion expresed by Lt. Gov., Dan Patrick who stated, “there are more important things than living” while urging Texans to “take risks” with their health by returning to work and leisure activities without pandemic safeguards. These crises are man-made conditions.  They are the direc ...