Monday, July 22, 2013

WATCHDOG WIRE - FLORIDA 07/22/2013

TOP STORIES ON WATCHDOG WIRE - FLORIDA:

BLACKS ACROSS FLORIDA MARCH FOR UNEQUAL RIGHTS?

Protests were held across Florida and the nation on Saturday, July 20th, to protest the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Are the protesters calling for unequal rights rather than equal justice under the law?

Are Saturday’s protests not unlike what Florida has experience before? Historical themes in Florida are: Hispanics vs. Blacks,  Blacks vs. the law and Blacks vs. profiling.

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WHEN RACISM BECOMES A ONE WAY STREET IT LEADS TO CULTURAL SUICIDE
Who would have thought the black community is being held hostage by America’s first black President.

As former Congressman Allen West points out in a recent column, “While tragic, Trayvon Martin’s death should not be the reason that the black community is marching in the streets. Black unemployment, gang crime, health problems, and abortion rates are plagues upon black people across the country.”

President Obama focuses on anything but the most tragic death in the black community – the death of the traditional black family.



SELF-DEFENSE IMMUNITY LAWS: FLORIDA PROTECTS YOU BEST
There are over 1 million concealed weapon carry permit holders in the state of Florida. The concealed weapon or firearm program is administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Section 790.06 (1), Florida Statutes, defines concealed weapons or firearms as those carried in a manner that conceals them from the ordinary sight of another person. This includes: handguns, electronic weapons or devices, tear gas guns, knives and billies.

According to Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, “Applying for a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm for self-defense is a right of law-abiding Floridians.

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ADIEU DETROIT

I’m sure many Floridians, like me and Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL District 16), are Detroit natives. What a sad day to learn that our once wealthy, culturally, geographically beautiful, top mover and shaker in the business world city has declared bankruptcy.
Detroit, Michigan, was always proud of its French roots. Their motto was (translated from French):  “We  hope for better things; it shall rise from the ashes.”  Who would have ever thought that the dynamic Motor City would be ashes.

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DETROIT: THE HUD POSTER CHILD FOR A FAILED “RESILIENT CITY”
According to the 1995 UN Biodiversity Assessment Report ”resilient cities” certain human endeavors are considered “unsustainable”. These endeavors (such as private homes and industry) are not allowed or restricted in a “resilient city”.

Resilient cities are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. When a city takes the money it must follow HUD’s rules.

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