The Florida State law, often called the "Stand Your Ground Law" is one that has been needed for years. Prior to the new law, if someone broke into your home that laws at the time stated that you must retreat, and that you could only defend yourself if you were backed into a place from which you… Continue reading Stand Your Ground? Yes or No.
Author: Joseph Bowen
Ex SSgt in Air Force Security Police... I had 10 years of active duty and inactive reserve. I have a total of 20 years, includes Air Force SP, security experience.
I also worked 8 years and 4 months in the Garden Center of the Sarasota Cattleman Walmart.
I also took the CCNA class at Sarasota Vo-Tech, when it was still called that.
I am now, since 2010 a caregiver for my Mother.
While I am now a registered Republican I am more likely to vote for whichever person I believe will do a better job.. In the last presidential elections I voted Libertarian, as I the two main choices seemed to be between lying crook, or an uncouth babler who could not be trusted.
Protest or Vandalism?
Is Chris Young, credited with being a member of the Occupy Sarasota group, a protester, or a Vandal. He himself stated, in a televised interview, that he did not know they were going to be there so, does that make him a member of the group, or just a cause that they can take up… Continue reading Protest or Vandalism?
Our right to Endanger other people
While most people may not be able to quote the precise wording of the Bill of Rights, they will still be able to tell you what rights they have.. Some of these rights have been limited, for reasons of safety, such as the Supreme Court having ruled that you may NOT yell "FIRE" in… Continue reading Our right to Endanger other people
While thy talk about a Balanced Budget
While the candidates talk about things like a bananced budget, what goes through your mind? For me it is a wonder that anyone believe they would do it. When the Supreme Court decided that Corporation had the right of free speech I think it is a wonder that they did not also give them the… Continue reading While thy talk about a Balanced Budget
Dear Readers
For those of you who actually read my articles: I thank you very much... I love hearing from people who give me the idea that they have REALLY read my material. On the other hand, there are those who write generic praise which, most likely, is a result of cut and paste and could refer… Continue reading Dear Readers