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Admin Council Member Says Stating We Treat Everyone Equally Might Be Divisive

February 18, 2011September 29, 2018 484 Views 0 Comments justice, Non-discrimination, Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, Kevin James, Bill Josey

I returned once again to the Administrative Council at my church to ask them to pass a resolution adopting a non-discrimination statement. The last time I went in 2008, one of the members, Bill Josey, an attorney, objected because I had included a statement that we would, when reasonable, try to do business only with other organizations that had a similar statement. That was his only objection. I took it out, completely, but guess what, at January’s meeting he had a different objection.

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Once in a While, The Good Guys Win One

December 2, 2010August 10, 2015 1199 Views 0 Comments civil unions, Gay Marriage, Illinois, Ricky Hendon, Baptist, Truth

Congratulations to Illinois for passing a civil unions bill yesterday in their legislature. The Governor has indicated an intention to sign the bill. And once in a while a person steps up, speaks truth to power, and says what needs to be said. Illinois State Senator Ricky Hendon stood on the floor of the Senate and said, “It’s just fairness y’all, that’s all.” He speaks of his Baptist background, and calls out the hypocracy that’s been so much part of the arguments. Would that more politicians spoke like this.

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New York Gay Marriage: Diane Savino's excellent testimony

December 4, 2009 B. John 269 Views 0 Comments New York, Gay Marriage, NY, Diane Savino, marriage equality

Although defeated because of eight regressive Democrats in the New York State Senate, straight Senator Diane Savino gives one of the finest floor speeches I’ve ever heard, and does an outstanding job of making the case for the importance of equality for all. This is a must watch.

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And You Thought The FL Legislature Couldn’t Get Crazier

August 1, 2009August 10, 2015 369 Views 0 Comments healthcare, Constitutional Amendment, Florida Legislature, Carey Baker, Healthcare Reform, Scott Plakon

Never sell the wingnut Replublicans in the Florida Legislature short. Last year they were busy saving us all from Automobile Testicles, and tried to eliminate daylight savings time (the logic being it would be less confusing for Senator Bill Posey). So now, two of our distinguished legislators have called for a Florida Constitutional Amendment to prohibit Floridians from participating in, an as yet non-existent, healthcare insurance reform.

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And You Thought The FL Legislature Couldn't Get Crazier

August 1, 2009 B. John 369 Views 0 Comments healthcare, Constitutional Amendment, Florida Legislature, Carey Baker, Healthcare Reform, Scott Plakon

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Florida State Legislator-The Law Is Supposed To Discriminate

August 6, 2008 B. John 369 Views 0 Comments gay, discrimination, homophobia, Florida Legislature, Darryl Rouson, African-American, Lesbian, Gay Adoption

Well, it seems that African-American Florida House Representative Darryl Rouson has some pretty nasty things to say about Gay and Lesbian people.

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Our Overworked Legislature-No More Car Testicles

April 23, 2008September 29, 2018 1587 Views 1 Comment Freedom of Expression, Florida Senate, Testicles, Bull Balls, Carey Baker

You will be pleased to know that the hardworking men and women in the Florida State Senate have now protected you from one of the greatest threats to civilization as we know it…the bull testicles hung from trailer hitches….oh, and it appears to also mean Calvin whizzing on the Ford/Chevy/etc. logo. I’m wondering about all the truckers who will have to remove their mud flaps with the chrome women on them when they cross the state line.

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Florida Amendment 2-The Great Debate Part 1

April 18, 2008August 10, 2015 1127 Views 0 Comments Nadine Smith, Fairness for All Families, Florida Family Policy Council, Constitutional Amendments, Amendment 2, Florida Constitution, John Stemberger

At the end of March, Nadine Smith, Co-Chair of Fairness for All Families, took on John Stemberger of Florida Family Council at the Orlando Tiger Bay Club for debate on the Amendment 2, the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment. Basically, he got his ass handed to him by Ms. Smith, but I don’t think she was aggressive enough. The event was videotaped, and posted on Youtube in four parts. This is the first in a series about each of the four segments of the debate.

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Guns Guns Everywhere, and Not a Bit Safer

April 12, 2008September 29, 2018 B. John 457 Views 1 Comment Hand Guns, florida, Homeland Security, TSA, Guns, National Rifle Association

We now have “take your gun to work” here in Florida…not just on a specific day, but everyday, and we’ve got airline pilots shooting through the cockpit with their TSA issued handguns due to another idiotic TSA procedure.

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The Battle in Florida is Joined-Amendment #2

March 31, 2008September 29, 2018 B. John 307 Views 0 Comments florida, fl, Florida Legislature, Amendment 2, Florida Constitution, Marriage Protection, Marriage

This will be the first in what I expect will evolve into a series of articles related to the upcoming election and the vote on Constitutional Amendment #2. This is the krazy kristian kooks attempt to have a large conservative turnout in Florida, so instead of fielding a worthy candidate, they go for the devisive issue. Amendment #2 is, of course, a “marriage protection” amendment for the Florida Constitution.

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Ditching Daylight Savings Time in Florida?

March 29, 2008September 29, 2018 B. John 273 Views 0 Comments Florida Senate, Daylight Savings Time, Jim King, Bill Posey

It seems that State Senator Bill Posey wants to end Daylight Savings time in Florida. According to him it’s just too much trouble to change all the clocks and watches. Of course, just wait until you have to figure out what time you have a conference call. We have people in Central time, and that gets confusing sometimes. I’m scared to think what it will be like to have a different time than the rest of the east coast.