Representative Margaret Good files background check bill
Representative Margaret Good (D-72) filed her first bill, HB 135, which would require background checks for all gun purchases in the state. This legislation would require all gun sales or other firearms transfers to go through a licensed dealer, who would facilitate the background check. Currently, private, unlicensed …
President Gene Jones moderated a discussion by Dennis Plews, Jim Dirmann, Dave Siegwald and Mike Burns. Here is the link to the video:
Veterans group supports ban on assault weapons
I am a member of a nonprofit, nonpartisan group, the Florida Veterans for Common Sense. We include both military veterans and “supporters” who support our various positions. Many of us served in combat in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq.We strongly support the Constitution and believe
Carbon Dividend Act aids public’s health, finances
Floridians can be thankful for Florida Reps. Ted Deutch, Francis Rooney and Charlie Crist, who are among a bipartisan group that introduced the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 7173) in Congress. The act incentivizes the transition from a fossil-fuel economy to one based on clean forms
DeSantis should honor vow to seek a ban on fracking
Thank you, Herald-Tribune, for providing this opportunity to let Governor-elect Ron DeSantis know the public’s concerns.In Mr. DeSantis’ 12-point Environmental Protection Plan, he pledges to “Work to Ban Fracking in the State of Florida.”On day one, Mr. DeSantis states, he will advocate that
Tom Paine Birthday dinner and celebration will be held on Saturday evening Feb 2, 2019. Details will be posted soon. 
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November 2, 2018
Vice President Joe Biden
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Dear Vice President Biden,
Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) believes veterans have a duty to help forge the future of our country. We support our nation’s founding principles of liberty, …
George W. Bush, Iraq war, Liberty AwardFLVCS Guest Column Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on October 17, 2018
By Gene Jones, President, Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Inc.
Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) believes veterans have a duty to help forge the future of our country. We support our …
Assault Weapons Ban, Medical MarijuanaThe FLVCS sent surveys to each candidate for elected office in Florida at the state or national level. They included all candidates for The US House and Senate, the State House and Senate, and the State of Florida offices. A total of almost 300 candidates were mailed surveys. They were provided self-addressed, stamped envelopes to …
