Gov. Scott’s numbers on Medicaid do not add up
Our governor is at it again. Gov. Rick Scott on more than one occasion has refused money from Washington knowing that his refusal will not reduce the national debt,... Read more.
Gun control isn’t just about controlling gun sales
Some 300 million guns, more or less, currently are in the hands of Americans. For all purposes that equates to roughly one gun per American. When I say American,... Read more.
America must regain its confidence in the future
The solution to regaining our confidence in America is simple. The results are obvious. The implementation is beyond difficult. Unless we are certain the future... Read more.
ALF problems: Much said, little done in Tallahassee
In 2011, the Miami Herald ran a series of exposés on the neglect taking place in many of the assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Florida. Patients walking out... Read more.
Adiós, Governor Scott, time to leave Tallahassee
It was a good try, governor. But it seems you don’t have the touch for politics. Democrats and few Independents ever supported you. Now, Republicans don’t want... Read more.
Some miscellaneous thoughts on the recent election
Reconciling my bank account I saw again the contributions I made to several political campaigns. I am still wondering if my few dollars meant anything when put up... Read more.
Changed my mind on Amendment 240
Today I met with Rita Schwartz and Michael Rosenberg, two of the founders of the Pet Trust, the originators of the proposed county charter amendment ballot number... Read more.
Proposed changes to Florida Constitution on ballot
Before reviewing the 12 proposed amendments to Florida’s Constitution, let’s examine for a moment the difference between a constitutional amendment and a law... Read more.
Another attempt to control Florida’s Supreme Court
The majority party in control of the Florida Legislature is attempting to take control of the state’s Supreme Court to guarantee that once a conservative law is... Read more.
How would you like to live under the 1789 U.S. Constitution?
We often hear the comment “we should return to the U.S. Constitution as created by our founding fathers.” So I ask: What would it be like to live under the... Read more.