I keep thinking that what we really should have is an honest groups of representative who are in there as a public service, not a career. In 2010 I watched a primary debate, for Governor, between Rick Scott and Bill McCollum. I was not impressed with either of these gentlemen, and would later vote for Alex Sink, who… Continue reading What kind of Government do we deserve?
Month: July 2012
Scams
It is probably just me... but when I see some add that offers, say a hat, for free it seems that all I would have to do is tell them where to send the hat... Sure there might be a shipping fee, for the cost of sending the hat. If I see an advertisement for a free… Continue reading Scams
The Never Ending War.
We prohibit addictive drugs. We have done this for years. Why? When it was discovered that laudanum, for example, was a highly addictive, and destructive, drug, it was prohibited. At one time the United States saw alcohol pretty much the same way, and went so far as to prohibit it in a constitutional amendment. They eventually understood that… Continue reading The Never Ending War.
Should you be able to legally Defend yourself, or others?
The Trayvon Martin case prompted a new look at the Stand Your Ground Laws, and specifically the one in Florida.. One of the questions that come up is this : Should Neighborhood Watch people be armed? Are they Law Enforcement? No. They are observers, and therefore they should "observe and report" only.. This means that they should NOT CONFRONT suspects who… Continue reading Should you be able to legally Defend yourself, or others?
Social Security…
Once upon a time there were people who made a deal with their government. The people would give a portion of what they made, in income, to the government in exchange for a paycheck when they reached a certain age. This was called social security. This was really a continuation of the old idea that a civilization should take… Continue reading Social Security…
That Joe Guy 