A Sense Of Proportion

Regarding "Districts exercise sweeping powers" (Sunday front page), the political contributions totaling $3.5 Million over 15 years offered by representatives of various MUDs (Municipal Utility Districts) may or may not have resulted in corruption.  What is for sure is that the statement that the "state’s leading tea party conservatives......have championed their creation in what ethics reformers say is a clear example of special interest influence in Austin" is false.

The Tea Parties have only been around since 2004.  MUDs were created in Texas over a century ago by the Democrats.  It is unclear from my research whether the Chronicle saw fit to investigate the "special interest influence" of MUDs prior to 2004, much less assign blame for alleged misdeeds.

Pete Smith
Cypress, TX