Dear Fellow Veterans
Dear Fellow Veterans, As veterans, we have all sworn an oath to defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic. In the upcoming election, we are confronted by a candidate for President who is a danger to the Constitution. Senior military and defense officials who have served in the Trump administration agree. Chief of […]
MAGA criminal conspiracy
The MAGA criminal conspiracy seeks to take away our freedoms and prosperity FLVCS supports the Constitution of the United States, equity, social justice, climate stability, and solidarity with our fellow veterans. We oppose the MAGA criminal conspiracy to take our freedoms and prosperity. January 6, an attempted coup MAGA Republicans conspired and followed their leader […]
Speech offers an ominous survey of authoritarian, fascist tactics
Photo by wwing from Getty Images Signature The Sarasota Herald Tribune published the following OpEd, Speech offers an ominous survey of authoritarian, fascist tactics by Florida Veterans for Common Sense, member, Pete Tannen. By Pete Tannen If you couldn’t get into the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota on Veterans Day to hear Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s […]
Use superpowers: voice, vote and wallet
Florida Veterans for Common Sense Member, John Darovec’s Letter to the Editor titled, Use superpowers: voice, vote and wallet, was published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on November 6, 2023. Our special senses are vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. They allow us to determine what is real. Unfortunately, too many government officials are more […]
The Russian influence and Israel
Florida Veterans for Common Sense member, Mel Goodman’s Letter to the Editor, The Russian influence and Israel: Reckless then, dangerous now originally appeared in the Washington Post on October 31, 2023 The Russian influence and Israel: Reckless then, dangerous now by Mel Goodman In his Oct. 27 op-ed, “The U.S. walks an old tightrope with […]
“Strongman” Politicians Are Dangerous
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Gene Jones, FLVCS President Violent authoritarians sometimes succeed in overthrowing democratic governments with military coups. Other authoritarians win at the ballot box and then hijack democracy. They give false hope that only they, as the “strongman,” can relieve citizens’ angst and solve society’s problems. They mislead with disinformation and […]
Why a constitutional right to clean water is the only way
“This opinion piece was originally published by The Invading Sea website (www.theinvadingsea.com). The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.” local Manatee-Sarasota contact: ronaturek@gmail.com Florida’s enforcement crisis: Why a constitutional right to clean water is the only way We can’t expect human nature or the nature of politics […]
Gene Linked to Gulf War Illness
New study finds Alzheimer’s disease gene linked to Gulf War Illness Nearly 300,000 Gulf War Veterans are currently diagnosed with Gulf War Illness (GWI). During the conflict, Gulf War Veterans were exposed to a combination of chemicals including pesticides, oil-well fires, and prophylaxis treatments like Pyridostigmine Bromide (PB). Veterans with this condition exhibit a […]
FLVCS is Partnering with SUN
Image by William Mead from Pexels Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) is partnering with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to encourage our members to consider installing rooftop solar by joining the Sarasota or Charlotte County Co-ops that just opened. Solar co-ops get “bulk pricing” and can save you a lot of money and helps you […]
2023 Farm Bill Position Paper
Image by Fertnig from Getty Images Signature The Florida Veterans for Common Sense Board has approved the FLVCS’s Environmental Working Group’s 2023 Farm Bill Position Paper. 2023 Farm Bill Position Paper Our food system is responsible for 20% – 30% of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The harm is much worse than that. In too […]