* It’s not enough to lead the nation in executions, now Florida—thanks to Gov. Ron DisAstrous and Surgeon General Joseph La-dope-o—are pushing hard to end all state vaccine mandates, including for school children. “Who am I as a man standing here now to tell you what you should put in your body?” disingenuously explained the SG.
One obvious response: As a surgeon general, you are required to do what’s medically best for Floridians. Full stop. Do your job, which is not that of a vax quack. Stand up for Floridians, not its hypocritical, “freedumb”-advocating governor. Too bad there’s no vaccination for politics-first idiotology.
* Gunshine State update: If Florida AG James Uthmeier gets his way, the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a (2018) state law that prevents those under 21 from buying rifles and other long guns. The law was passed, as we well know, in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting massacre that resulted in the killing of 17 people. The NRA, which at one time prioritized safety over machismo, agrees with Uthmeier. Of course it does.
* Speaking of guns, which we too often still have to do, how about tax breaks on guns and ammo? It’s now—and for the rest of the year—part of the state’s sales tax “holiday.” But, no, gun safes and locks are not included.