Terri Schiavo,,,,the last straw for Florida.
I do not have a strong opinion, one way or another on this spectacle. It is a family tragedy. I will focus on what good may come out of all this. The state of Florida should be made a ward of the Federal Government. This is the last straw. In 2000, a group of citizens tried to kidnap Ilian Gonzales. Really, they believed they were in their right to take the poor kid away from his dad. Later that year, the nation was held hostage because Floridians could not read a ballot to vote. It was then determined they could not count. Now, we have this train wreck. Apparently, washing your dirty laundry through the courts and media is the state pastime in Florida. Laws and reason, especially facts, play no role in how Floridians behave. We should take away their due process and have every Floridian take a civics course.
So, why do events in Florida hold the country? It is the hurricane syndrome. The media sends too many reporters to cover hurricanes. Any woman in a nightgown living in a trailer park can become a national spokesperson. In between hurricane seasons, they miss the attention. So, they create a national scandal. However, this is one is the last straw. The USA is a capitalist nation. This scenario is totally unproductive. Florida is a drain on the economy. Don't the Schindlers and Schiavos have jobs? What about the protestors? I would hope they have jobs. These are not productive members of the society.
On the other hand, every nation needs a Florida, a nice warm sunny place to go in the winter. It has another important role. Florida is the sink trap of the nation. But every so often, one needs clean rhe sink trap. Florida is where all the nut cases gravitate. You cannot go any further south than Florida, geographically or intellectually. The state is an amalgam of illegal immigrants, con men and other low lives. Well, the trap is full, call the plumber or get some Drano.
I am not suggesting the federal government keep it forever, just long enough so the drain works efficiently. I am for state rights....They abused them , they lose. George only has to call Jeb and explain to him he is taking over for a while. After all, wouldn't we all help our brothers with the plumbing?
So, why do events in Florida hold the country? It is the hurricane syndrome. The media sends too many reporters to cover hurricanes. Any woman in a nightgown living in a trailer park can become a national spokesperson. In between hurricane seasons, they miss the attention. So, they create a national scandal. However, this is one is the last straw. The USA is a capitalist nation. This scenario is totally unproductive. Florida is a drain on the economy. Don't the Schindlers and Schiavos have jobs? What about the protestors? I would hope they have jobs. These are not productive members of the society.
On the other hand, every nation needs a Florida, a nice warm sunny place to go in the winter. It has another important role. Florida is the sink trap of the nation. But every so often, one needs clean rhe sink trap. Florida is where all the nut cases gravitate. You cannot go any further south than Florida, geographically or intellectually. The state is an amalgam of illegal immigrants, con men and other low lives. Well, the trap is full, call the plumber or get some Drano.
I am not suggesting the federal government keep it forever, just long enough so the drain works efficiently. I am for state rights....They abused them , they lose. George only has to call Jeb and explain to him he is taking over for a while. After all, wouldn't we all help our brothers with the plumbing?
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I totally agree with you. I have been struggling myself with how I feel about the Schiavo situation, but I feel that Florida should have a time out for a few YEARS! At least. We have Disney in California, what else do we need?
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