AN URGENT CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL AMERICANS:
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From: Michelle Richardson, ACLU [mailto:aclu@aclu.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:06 PM
Subject: Will the House protect your privacy?
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We've got another big chance to end Patriot Act abuses--but we have to act fast.
The Senate Judiciary Committee had the opportunity to pass legislation to rein
in a bill that has become a symbol of out-of-control government invasions of
your privacy. They failed--approving ... Read Full Story
From:
2TheAdvocate.com
By JOHN A. COLVIN
Advocate River parishes bureau
Published: Mar 17, 2009 - Page: 1B
An Ascension Parish grand jury on Monday declined to indict the Sorrento mayor in a 2007 wreck on U.S. 61 in which a motorcyclist died and his wife was seriously injured.
On Oct. 14, 2007, Sorrento (La) Mayor Brenda Melancon, driving a Pontiac Bonneville, exited the Ascension Civ... Read Full Story
Over 100 bikes showed up to Ride for Sheila Bell, owner of long time biker bar, to help defray medical expenses after she was shot by her husband who then shot and killed himself.
Considering other events occurring on the same day in the area and counting the cages this showed this was a good turn out.
Many participated to make this an outstanding event. However Kudos really need to go out to Debbie of Pockets Pool in Tallahassee who threw much support behind the cause and is... Read Full Story
I happened to be watching CNN when the first plane flew into the world trade towers.
While news anchors were asking how could a plane be so far of course my first thought was terrorism. I like everybody else was outraged as it began to look like we were attacked by forces from beyond our borders.
I still believe it was terrorism. Only now I believe the terrorist are still among us.
945 architectural and engineering professionals
and 5223 other supporters including A&E; students
have sig... Read Full Story
We are reposting our post of 10-8-09 Along with an update. Don't you wish we could bring all our soldiers home? We can't, "YET". However we can, as a community, show that we care by at least bringing a few home to spend the holidays with there families:
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TALLAHASSEE (and anybody else from anywhere else that would like to see this happen)!
The Vietnam/Legacy Vets MC M Chapter and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #96 are spearheading an effo... Read Full Story
We would love to hear about what went on in the recent state meeting. Since the Masterlink minutes rarely provides a comprehensive look at what really goes on, herres your chance to let us know.
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Awhile back we posted that the President/lobbyist of ABATE of Florida had resigned.
Link posted
6/14/09 ABATE OF FLORIDA PRESIDENT/LOBBYIST RESIGNSBut then all of a sudden it was business as usual with James D. Reichenbach (aka Doc) continuing to muck up things as usual and we wondered what the hell is going on:Well thanks to Mike "Radar" Price, former legislative director of ABATE of Florida we seem to be getting a partial glimpse as to what has been going on, Following are some exc... Read Full Story
I have to wonder if there any other state legislatures as controller by the insurance and telecommunications industry as Florida. THe n ewest legislation to divorce you from your money and possibly your drivers license.
Florida May Put Loud Stereo Tickets on Driving Record Florida May Put Loud Stereo Tickets on Driving RecordBy The Newspaper
October 10, 2009
A member of the Florida House of Representatives wants to make driving with a loud stereo a crime on the same level as driv... Read Full Story
Lora Hunt, the lady who was painting her fingernails while driving when she ran into and killed motorcyclist Anita Zaffke has plead not guilty to six counts of reckless homicide.
In her sons, Greg words (Greg runs the site Black Nail Brigade ) words:
It's funny, the words that defendant's attorney's chose to try and turn the tide of public opinion. It will be interesting to say the least to see their defense in court. Although they are banking on sympathy of the court, there is still the po... Read Full Story
