White, Shami Spar Over Death Penalty, Border Security in Sole Democratic Debate
'Without Mexicans, it would be like a day without sunshine," Shami declares
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The two Democratic candidates for governor discussed issues ranging from the death penalty to immigration in their sole debate Monday night, 1200 WOAI news reports.
Houston
"Without Mexicans, it would be like a day without sunshine in our state," Shami said.
Former Houston Mayor Bill White said there should be more input form border communities when it comes to making immigration policy.
"It can't be a matter of symbolism," White said. "Are people making policy inAustin
Shami said he favors a moratorium on the death penalty inTexas
"We cannot be bragging how many people we execute, and execute them innocently," Shami said.
White said he doesn't agree with the state's pace of executions, but he does not support a moratorium.
"Because that would disrespect the juries, and the victims, and criminal justice in cases where there is no question," he said.
Shami also called for an increase in the gasoline tax to fund more highway construction, something White said he doesn't support.
"Without Mexicans, it would be like a day without sunshine in our state," Shami said.
Former Houston Mayor Bill White said there should be more input form border communities when it comes to making immigration policy.
"It can't be a matter of symbolism," White said. "Are people making policy in
Shami said he favors a moratorium on the death penalty in
"We cannot be bragging how many people we execute, and execute them innocently," Shami said.
White said he doesn't agree with the state's pace of executions, but he does not support a moratorium.
"Because that would disrespect the juries, and the victims, and criminal justice in cases where there is no question," he said.
Shami also called for an increase in the gasoline tax to fund more highway construction, something White said he doesn't support.
The winner in the March 2 Democratic primary will face Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rick Perry, or Debra Medina in the November general election.
