Political culture consists of widely shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how government and society should function. Governor Rick Perry speaks out in support of a strong Texas state government and minimal federal government intervention. Based on Texas' founding origins, experiences and orientation toward the market (pro-big business), who should participate in government, and the role of government. The three categories of state political culture are moralistic, individualistic and traditionalist. Texas is a mix of traditionalism and moralism according to our textbook. According to New England Puritanism's moralistic view of the common good, government should promote the public good. Individualistic view of government to ensure order and protect property Era Austin, DRT, DAR, etc. Yes, my family is recognized at the Alamo and San Jacinto monument. It worries me, though, that Perry primarily wants a diminution of federal power for personal gain: “a wolf in sheep's clothing.” This 2009 interview of Governor Perry lays some of the groundwork for the recent radical discussion of Texas seceding from the Union, which Governor Perry does not support. I believe in working together within the system and not disrupting relationships between minorities, whites, federal and state governments. Texans trade a high state sales tax for no state income tax. We (Texans) provide minimal services to our growing minority population. Recidivism is high, yet we do little to address substance abuse, mental illness and lack of education as these depend on the individual. This is great if you are well educated, white, and wealthy. I was lucky enough to be born into this situation. Sometimes it's cheaper to deal with a lawsuit instead of repeatedly dealing with the repercussions. Poorly educated and minority Texans, if encouraged to vote, can change Texas' political makeup and demand for services in the future. My GOVT 2305 course pushed minority education and voting. As Texas' demographics change, if voter turnout changes, current political powers do not reflect these differences. I believe in hard work, socially acceptable, legal behavior, minimal taxes and intervention, and equal treatment. I don't believe in favoritism, big business, PACs, lobbyists at the expense of others, and partisan politics. Religion and politics are personal choices and not subject to public control. I appreciate differences in opinions and backgrounds, but not at someone else's expense. I think Texas does some things right, as Governor Perry said, but not everything. I'll take a more moderate one