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Article Necessary And Timely
The article by Iris Holton in the October 28, 2016 edition of the Florida Sentinel regarding the lasting effect of not vot- ing is a necessary and timely one. As stated, this presidential election will be a game-changer more than any experienced over the past few generations.
Not only are some people considering not voting because of the personalities of the candidates, but there are some positing not to vote, feeling the Democratic Party takes the African-American vote for granted. This letter will focus on the latter.
This writer does not disagree that statement has some merit, but the question becomes if there is a protest of not voting for the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, then who or what is the alternative. For those with any knowledge of candidate platforms or positions, the other choice is Don- ald Trump, who not only takes African-Americans for granted, but has no concern for their well-being.
Another question to ask is when has the Republican Party respected the African-American community in any election. Each year, Republicans become more distant from the needs, cares, or concerns of African-Americans.
As Ms. Holton stated, a protest of not voting elevates Trump into the Presidential chair. Those who chose not to vote on one day - - November 8th - - do not apprehend the last- ing effects many days into the future.
The next president will appoint at least two Supreme Court justices, and with the current nature of party politics, it will be a person entrenched in the ideology of the president. And the prevailing view is that younger justices are being se- lected who will sit on the Court for years.
In the 2012 Florida gubernatorial election, Democrats chose to stay home as a protest of the vote being taken for granted and Rick Scott was returned to office. Those individ- uals apparently were not aware that the governor will get to appoint three state Supreme Court justices because of age, and in a recent case involving the revised flawed death penalty law, the two conservatives - - the types Scott will ap- point - - are the only justices who voted to uphold the law.
Those considering not to vote must consider the long range consequences thereof. It is better to vote for the estab- lished candidate you know, than the devil you know.
Law Office of Theodore N. Taylor, P.A.
An Opinion
No Again On Amendment 2
In 2014, Florida voters narrowly defeated Amendment 2, the so-called “medical” marijuana amendment, which would have provided de-facto legalization of marijuana in Florida.
Well, it’s back and will be on the ballot again on November 8th.
It is crucial that Florida’s Black community be advised of Amendment 2’s negative impact on its families and children. Therefore, over the next several months we will be informing our readers of the dangers of this Amendment. But for now, a few facts on the new Amendment will suffice.
The new amendment, same as the old amendment, cre- ates de-facto legalization of marijuana in Florida.
This so-called “medical” marijuana amendment is just like the one voters defeated in 2014. It legalizes pot smoking in Florida under the cynical guise of helping sick people. Mar- ijuana is not medicine, it is an illegal and dangerous drug!!!
It even allows most high school seniors to legally purchase marijuana on their own. Specifically authorizes pot-laced candy, lollipops, gummy bears and other edible forms of pot clearly designed to encourage kids to use marijuana.
Its “Pill Mill” loophole places no restrictions on the loca- tion of seedy pot shops. Look for them to spring up next to restaurants, schools, churches and supermarkets. In fact, pot shops have crept up all over California neighborhoods under its “medical” pot law.
It is estimated that Amendment 2 will spawn nearly 2,000 pot shops in Florida. That’s more pot shops than Walmarts and Walgreens combined! Guess whose neighborhoods will be flooded with these “Pot shops!!!
Finally, as to the argument that legalization of pot will end disparities in arrest rates between Blacks and whites — NOT TRUE! Studies have shown that in states that have legalized Pot -Washington and Colorado – Blacks still have higher ar- rests rates than whites for pot offenses!
These are just some of the reasons why Amendment 2 is
not good for Black Floridians.
CLARENCE MCKEE
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