Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Signing
My wife and I were there for the signing. Sat in the 5th row in front of the governor. There were no problems. Some protestors were there as was stated they were escorted across the street. One sign I believe said Pink Slip Scott no big deal. He drove past the protestors on the way in. He shook several hands after the signing which was done on the stands where all the students were.It was very peaceful,just wish he'd have been there on time.
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An actual example: the city for which I work cordoned off 2 blocks of public streets and sidewalks to conduct a city-sponsored festival. A small but organized group showed up for the purpose of obtaining signatures on a petition for some sort of special interest they held. Because we had designated the cordoned-off area to be a limited public access site for the purpose of the festival, and because the group's activities were not previously approved as an activity, we did not permit the group to conduct the petition drive within the festival area. We did, however, inform them that they could assemble across the street from the festival, where they were welcome to go about their business, provided that they did not obstruct/impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic. BTW: Ritchie, I am a fan of the quote you selected as your signature sign-off. |
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I'm sure we'll be jabbing each other soon. I'm bound to say something that will make you roll your eyes. I can't help myself.
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,2857189.story (link to the Gov. Scott in TV story) |
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I believe the writer is referring to Gov. Scott's visit to TV to sign the State Budget. As a retired Law Enforcement Official one of my responsibilities when planning the security for a VIP political visit was providing a designated protest zone for anyone wishing to express their opinion at a public event.
It is proper and customary to designate an area for protestors. It allows anyone wishing to express their political opinion to do so without disrupting the ceremony. It also provides a safety buffer for everyone in attendance. This is done at all political conventions, campaign speeches, etc. TV residents should be honored to have been chosen as the location for the budget signing. The Governor recognized TV residents as seriously engaged in Florida politics. I am proud to be a Village resident and endorse how the protestors were handled yesterday during the signing ceremony. |
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Personally I think the Governor recognized TV residents as serious Republicans and wanted to hold a press conference in a politically friendly environment, since his approval numbers are among the lowest in the nation. The last poll showed only 29% of Floridians approve of his job performance.
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All of you posters who are non-residents but still are interested in what is happening in and around The Villages should really sign up for the online version of The Daily Sun and Orlando Sentinel. I continue reading The Washington Post even though I moved from that area over 18 months ago.
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Not sure this article, concerning the signing, is very flattering for The Villages or Villagers...
You be the judge... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...2567351.column |
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The Wednesday Daily Sun clearly stated the signing was "open to the public". At no time was it stated it was a private event.
People who wore tee shirts merely stating "vote Democratic" were considered "protestors" and escorted off the square. The sheriffs were moving people off the square not for security reasons but merely due to the allegation it was a private event and whoever "leased" the square decided who stays and who goes. The Daily Sun's crowd estimate of around 1,000 is laughable. Real media outlets estimated it closer to 500. Apparently they round off numbers to the nearest 1,000. |
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One of the statements in that article referred to the veto of funding for The Wounded Warrior Project.
For what it's worth, It is my understanding that WWP does not /never has accepted government funding. |
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Someone should write a column pointing out was a condescending piece of trash Scott Maxwell is. His column demeans practically the entire Villages community as self-centered greedy so and so's who don't care about children, the environment, our fellow seniors and veterans.
Oh, he does say he hears from the good people who don't like anything about the governor and are still able to enjoy Villages life. Up yours, Mr. Maxwell. |
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