For those local, Stetson University offers a one day conference every year on politics. Don’t let the title fool you: it’s a great networking event and you can always spot past, present and future candidates. Here’s the press release: On Saturday, September 14, from 10am to 4:30pm in the Carlton Union Building’s Stetson Room, Stetson… Continue reading
Drinking to Sophistication
The Orlando City Council was set to vote Monday on a proposed ordinance to extend alcohol service at downtown bars by one hour on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The City Council decided to postpone that vote but let’s take a look at its implications. Many cities allow alcohol service well into the night. When… Continue reading
Who Let Justice Scalia Out Again?
Justice Scalia is a brilliant man and no one can argue with that. But, he holds some rather antiquated viewpoints and he is not quiet about expressing those views. Last week, Justice Scalia spoke to a group of people in Montana: In an apparent reference to the court’s recent decisions on gay marriage and benefits… Continue reading
We Don’t Always have to Agree
Really, we don’t. And that’s okay. In fact, I think it’s desirable. Most certainly, we don’t have to agree across party lines, but that’s not even what I’m referring to here. I’m referring to not having to agree with people within your own party or ideology. That’s also okay and, again, desirable because it shows you… Continue reading
Time for Congress to Work
Prior to the August recess, the House GOP majority made its final act attempting to repeal Obamacare. Deja vu? Yes, because this is the 40th time the GOP led House has attempted to repeal the legislation. Just like the previous 39 attempts, the GOP knows this has no chance of success. And yet, they still… Continue reading
Tolerance
Tolerance: a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one’s own; freedom from bigotry. I think that is a fair and widely accepted definition of tolerance. Nowhere in that definition is any mention of having to accept a differing viewpoint. Tolerance is simply acknowledging the right… Continue reading
Does Florida Law Allow You to get Away with Murder?
The following is a discussion of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. For my reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict, head over to Yahoo! where my reaction was posted just minutes after the verdict was read. All states have what is commonly referred to as the castle doctrine. This law allows people to defend their life… Continue reading
The Power Reserved to the Several States
The Supreme Court of the United States, as you’ve no doubt heard by now, ruled a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and ruled only on procedural grounds on California’s Proposition 8 case thus leaving marriage equality to the several states. While I do not necessarily agree that we should be leaving… Continue reading
Vacation
Vacation is necessary. Everyone needs time away from the grind to recharge. For some, that means a weekend in Vegas. For others, that means a week on a deserted beach with electronics hundreds of feet away and thoughts even further away. For most, it’s something in between. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of getting… Continue reading
Right Wing wants to Believe Lies
I realize I might take grief for this from many friends for what I am about to say, as many of my good friends tend to lean right. I can’t stand ignorance. I realize ignorance abounds on both sides of the aisle but I see it more on the right. People want to believe the… Continue reading