Opinion

Let me see if I understand this. Here in Florida (and apparently a bunch of other states) there is a law referred to as Stand Your Ground. These laws are “outrageously dangerous laws”…
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Well, it’s done. Florida’s Jeb Bush endorsed Mitt Romney earlier today. In republican circles around the country that’s an important blessing, especially from someone who needs all the…
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For quite a while now I’ve been on a mini-campaign to have elected officials, members of police forces and fire departments, and others in positions of authority submitted to random…
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This photo was sent to me by columnist Saul Landau. It’s funny. I wanted to show it to you. I’ll probably use it later this week in a piece Saul wrote about President Santorum. Yes…
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We’re about to get screwed by the politicians - again. Nothing new in this modern world, I guess. Miami Beach, the city where I live, is negotiating a new contract with the two towing…
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Florida’s ethically challenged politicians (and we specialize in these) includes a democrat from up north. She is Rep. Corrine Brown (from the Jacksonville area), who represents…
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Two or three days ago I posted a video and blog regarding the Memorial Day shooting of a black man in Miami Beach by between six and 12 city cops. Here’s another video taken in…
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My home is in Miami Beach. Like most residents of our city, I am not crazy about what happens over the three day Memorial Day weekend here. On this tiny island, it may take you two…
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The ACLU has filed a lawsuit in Florida to stop a new law that was passed by the legislature, and signed in March by Governor Rick Scott, mandating that new job applicants for state…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law a bill this week that requires persons in the state receiving welfare benefits to undergo drug testing before they are given their cash. Upon…
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