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Re: “Tampa nears enacting ordinance to reduce car-stereo noise”
As someone who lives on a corner lot next to a very frequented intersection, I'm definitely affected by the issue, on an hourly if not minute-to-minute basis, depending on the time of night.
But jail time?? Really?? That's a bit ridiculous. How much is it going to cost me to put someone in jail for 60 days? Plus, you're going to give someone a arrest record for loud music. That seems extreme. And $250 for a first offense...? Come on folks.
How about being able to cite someone as a secondary offense (police can cite if they're already being pulled over for another primary office like speeding or reckless driving) and you can fine them $50 for the first office, $250 for the second, etc. Or address it with car stereo stores in the city. There are plenty of alternatives to solve the problem than something this punitive and extreme.
Re: “EMILY's List highlights Jessica Ehrlich in her 2014 race against Bill Young”
Best of luck Jessica@
Re: “Controversial Christian conservative's inclusion on diversity board leads to explosive debate at Hillsborough County Commission”
So are we going to also include Nazis? The KKK? There are folks in this county that follow those thought processes. Kudos to Kevin Beckner for pointing out this is about INCLUSION. Read Richard Florida's works. It makes for a better economy, and a better place to live!
Re: “Controversial Christian conservative's inclusion on diversity board leads to explosive debate at Hillsborough County Commission”
The political careers of Higginbotham, Crist, Murman and Hagan need to be brought to a swift and conclusive end. That at least is quite clear. Pruning any one of them from the Commission would of course result in a sea change here in Hillsborough, presuming they were replaced by someone on the right side of history. But all need to go. The thinking represented by them needs to be cleansed from our public discourse. They are impediments and enemies of progress and equality.
Question: where are the leaders in Hillsborough County who will motivate the people to rise up, become active, register to vote, head to the polls, and do all the hard work necessary to bring the future about?
Kemple is certainly right: "we live in a passive society." The people oppressed in Hillsborough are asleep, and seem to like staying that way. The gay community is the most feckless I have ever seen. People are worried about their money and security, to be sure, but they don't seem to realize that an oppressive political culture leads to an oppressive financial culture lacking opportunities and, therefore, growth.
So what is it going to take? How do we take back the government?
Re: “Controversial Christian conservative's inclusion on diversity board leads to explosive debate at Hillsborough County Commission”
Thank God for Kevin Beckner.
Re: “Controversial Christian conservative's inclusion on diversity board leads to explosive debate at Hillsborough County Commission”
Unfortunately it's true - there are people in Hillsborough County who feel like Kemple does. Victor Crist is running wet-pants scared of the next Republican primary in his very conservative district, so he's hoping to squeak through.
Re: “Nan Rich to Florida mainstream media: Don't count me out”
Sen. Nan Rich, a Democratic governor we can be proud of!
Re: “Tampa House Democrat recounts his first session in Tallahassee”
The "R" after their names stands for "Robots" because they all are told by "Leadership" how to vote and they don't exercise independent thoughtful analysis. Those who step out of line are punished. No wonder Florida is so screwed up. 15 years of this crap.
Re: “McCain bill would eliminate NFL blackouts for Bucs games at Raymond James Stadium”
how bout just eliminating the bucs ....period
Re: “Photo review: Battles at Crowbar, Ybor City”
I must say, who is that incredibly handsome man with the red mohawk and chops in the first picture? wow.
Re: “Kiersten Down gets ready for her 3800-mile bike ride for Student Veterans of America”
Also do not get in and out of your car while pumping gas , this could cause a static electricity charge to build up , then when you go to stop the pump it would discharge from you and possibly cause a fire (If the conditions were right).
Re: “Top Chef comes to Tampa.”
This would give retailers lc meter the flexibility to finetune fuel dispenser labels accordingly, depending upon the time of the year.
Re: “Photo Review: Funshine Music Festival (Sunday)”
Kevin Tighe is a professional photographer residing in Dunedin who does not have the capacity to shoot anything in focus.
CL- hire a better photographer!
Re: “Tampa House Democrat recounts his first session in Tallahassee”
The only thing we cant trust is most of the Republicans.. I was in Tally and saw the Republicans not at all trying to work anything out.. We are the people, they represent us.. Thank you Mrk Danish and many others who fought for the people like me...
Toni Rosenberg
Re: “Mitch Perry Report 4.25.13 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are NOT on the clock tonight”
Tampa Bay team has made the changes necessary to do a good draft this year
Re: “Lesbian marriage proposal cheered at hockey game, but still awkward (video)”
I guess it would be awkward for me too if I hated lesbians. Great vid!
Re: “Opposition builds toward proposed apartment tower in downtown Tampa”
I agree, Platt's argument as it's represented here is ridiculous.
However, what's not ridiculous is the importance of preserving that protected walkway between the Poe garage and the performing arts center. For many, it's that garage or nothing. Cut off the access to it and many won't attend performances any more. Just as bad, people in this community who regularly perform at the center are going to have all sorts of problems doing so.
That walkway has either got to be preserved, or the developers have got to be obligated to build an acceptable, sheltered, accessible replacement prior to its being taken away.
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Re: “Opposition builds toward proposed apartment tower in downtown Tampa”
As it stands, when you leave the Straz you see an intersection and Railroad tracks. Given the dearth of options, you then make a bee line to your car and flee the desolate urban core. Under the current proposal, folks exiting the Straz would have a convenient reason to stay downtown (and spend their hard-earned money). There's nothing tacky about progress.
Re: “Hillsborough County homeless population drops dramatically”
count the hundreds who live in the woods along side railroad tracks where you can't get to them