Dr. Ali: Movie "Truth Be Tolled" Tells How Your Highways are up for Sale

Last night, my campaign staff and I attended the premiere of the documentary "Truth be Tolled" at the Palladium Theater with a number of other notable members of the Texas community, including Kathie Glass, Tommy Adkisson, David Leibowitz, and Hank Gilbert. And of course, some of the most ardent supporters against toll roads.

This amazing movie of how local activists--namely Terri Hall, head of the SA Toll Party--went head on with state legislators to try to keep our roads free. This movie will open your eyes as to how the state is trying to make a fortune off of you and your roads. It's sad how many of us don't have a say in the decisions regarding our own roads. Many of the individuals who make those decisions are not elected officials and their decisions are not put to a vote by the people.

This practice must stop. I've made it clear that I support anti-tolling methods to improve our roads. The options are there, but legislative red tape keeps those free-road options out of the plans. The only reason they want toll roads is to make you pay, even though you paid for these roads and highways with your taxes a long time ago.

Your state representative has a lot to do with your roads. I don't want toll roads when I know the money to build free highways, overpasses, and roads are available. You need to elect a representative who will fight for your right to drive.