Florida Veterans for Common Sense was formed in Sarasota in 2002, during the run-up to the Iraq War. As the drumbeat for war intensified, three Vietnam-era veterans (all attorneys practicing in Sarasota) questioned the government’s position that the war would be short and easy.
Like the arguments that promoted the Vietnam War, those for the …
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RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO GINA HASPEL NOMINATION TO BECOME CIA DIRECTOR
Whereas, the Florida Veterans For Common Sense are opposed, on legal, moral and practical grounds, to the use of torture by any US government agency; and
Whereas, there is credible evidence that current CIA Deputy Director, Gina Haspel, was both an advocate of …
On Saturday March 24, 2018 The FLVCS will join a myriad of other groups in a march to support the Parkland High School students in their quest to Ban Assault Weapons. The event will take place at the Sarasota Bay Front at 10:00am. Please join us for the demonstration and march across the Ringling Bridge. …
Florida Veterans for Common Sense celebrates the legacy of patriot and Founding Father Thomas Paine with a Birthday Party celebrating his memory.
The party will be held at The Francis, 1289 Palm Ave. in downtown Sarasota beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday Feb 3, 2018. In addition to a lovely dinner, you will be treated to …
News Release-“Ready for 100” plan kicks off Dec. 20
“Ready for 100” plan kicks off Dec. 20
Sarasota, FL: The public is invited to the first in a series of community meetings to kick off the City’s “Ready for 100” Plan. It will be held Wednesday, December 20 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Robert …
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