It’s the second weekend of March, and we’re ‘springing forward’ tonight. Don’t forget. And if the Florida legislature has their way, this will be the last time Mr. R and I have to change our clocks. They’ve voted to remain on Daylight Savings Time from now on.
Which, on the one hand, is great. My feeling is, just pick one time and let me know. On the other hand, however, when everyone else ‘falls back’, the entire state of Florida will be all jacked up. The 6:30 national news will come on at 7:30. The Times Square ball will drop at 1:00 am New Years Day. Everything will be all wonky.
But who am I to complain? Just a lowly taxpayer. The state legislature also came up with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, which Gov. Rick Scott signed, in response to the outcry following the horrific events of a few weeks ago. While far from perfect, it’s a good start, particularly from a Republican governor to whom I usually refer as a dick with eyes.
The legislation limits gun sales to persons over the age of 21, among other things. It also allocates serious fundage for mental health initiatives. And it sets aside money to beef up school security.
Of course, there are those against the plan. The NRA is even suing the state, citing 2nd Amendment violations. I hesitate to wade into politics. Everyone is so hateful. But I’m for a little reform.
Some will call me a liberal. Go ahead, if that makes you feel superior. I’m neither Republican nor Democrat. I’m a registered Independent voter. I just look around for somebody who makes sense. And I have guns in my home. Nobody’s trying to take away your guns. We’re just trying to keep kids safe. I’d hope that, at least, is something we all have in common.
I’m feeling all punky tonight. So this little song from The Interrupters speaks to my soul. Wherever you fall on the issues, I hope you take a moment to see it from the other side. And hugs your kids tight. Because some parents in Parkland can’t do that tonight.
Happy Saturday night!
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Could be the issues the NRA lawsuit opens could bite them in the butt and cause a good hard look into the 2nd amendment so that it is interpreted as our forefathers intendsed and not bastardized by gun mania.
Good point. 🤞