At a time when the current administration characterizes FEMA’s dismal response to Katrina as a “sub-optimized success” it is shocking to find an elected official throwing around four letter words – like “poor”.

Perhaps we can chalk it up to inexperience but it was still refreshing to hear.

I attended Monday's Citizens Advisory Council meeting as a media guest and I am glad I took the time to attend. The Senator appeared to say what he thought; not what he thought the audience wanted to hear.

It may be safe to say that I have not always agreed with everything our elected or appointed officials have said. On Monday, I found myself agreeing with almost everything the Senator said. He even appeared to have thought his way through the issues; not just adopted the party-line. Based on very limited data, he seems to be representing us well.

Recognizing that my saying that I like someone might be the kiss-of-death for their political career, let me quickly say that I did not like his dark blue shirt or his tie selection. So I can definitely say I don't like the man.

This might be the start of a long political career for the gentleman from Tyler.