I feel like there was an election recently. Yes? No? I don’t remember; it’s all a daze. I spent the last few months working for the Charlie Crist for Governor campaign and, as I’m sure you are aware, we were unsuccessful in out endeavor to convince the people of Florida that Governor Rick Scott does… Continue reading
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Visiting Florida? Bring Your Gun
I have a word of caution for those considering a visit to Florida and even those of us who live here: the NRA is winning. As most everyone is aware, Florida has a “shoot first ask questions later” law. This law allows people to shoot someone if they feel threatened. This new “warning shot” bill… Continue reading
Death Row
Today is not about politics. Well, in a way. Today is about my experience on death row, not as an inmate, rather, as a visitor. I promise no political opinion or argument; just a story about my experience on death row. There are certain events in a person’s life they don’t easily forget. A trip… Continue reading
The Gunshine State
Most people think the nickname of Florida is the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, America’s appendage is more accurately described as the Gunshine State. You see, in Florida, if the legislature attempts to reduce gun rights, the NRA and its members go nuts. Of course, they were probably nuts already. Florida is very, very gun friendly. Recently,… Continue reading
Slower Traffic Keep Right
Okay Florida, listen up! Slower traffic keep right! This means, unless you are passing someone, you should not be in the left lane. It’s actually against the law: (1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows: (a) When overtaking and passing… Continue reading
Florida Justice
Justice in Florida isn’t always the same as other places around the country. Florida has some antiquated and old west style laws that are held onto using the excuse of tradition. Many states, including Florida, have mandatory minimums which means that certain crimes require a minimum sentence for the convicted individual. Numerous studies have shown… Continue reading
Terry Jones Arrested
The controversial Gainesville, Florida, pastor was arrested Wednesday with 2998 kerosene soaked copies of the Qur’an in his pickup truck bed. According to his website, he planned to burn all copies in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday. I guess he had a lot of s’mores to make. Mr. Jones is a hateful, spiteful individual… Continue reading
Florida 49
I live in suburbia. I am made fun of by several friends quite religiously. Many of them know I spent many years living in Chicago and wonder how I could go from such an urban area to such a non urban area overnight. Let me tell you, it took some getting used to, along with… Continue reading
Politics 101
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
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