I never thought the republicans would stoop so low as to attack Willie
Nelson. When you attack Willie, you attack everything good about America!


Texas Repubs curb Willie Nelson honor

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May 1, 2005 | AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Willie Nelson's name is off the
road again.

A state legislator had proposed naming a 49-mile stretch of Texas
Highway 130 being built around Austin in honor of the Texas country
music singer.

But two Republican senators, Steve Odgen of Bryan and Jeff Wentworth of
San Antonio, said they didn't want Nelson's name on the road that
crosses their districts, citing the musician's fondness for drinking and
smoking, and active campaigning for Democratic candidates.

"It's frustrating, and sad in a way, but at this point, there is no
reason to make this an unpleasant experience for anyone, especially
Willie, so I'll take no further action on the bill,'' said state Sen.
Gonzalo Barrientos, an Austin Democrat and the bill's author.

Barrientos said he wanted to honor Nelson "for so much good music and so
many good works.''