Below are links to the most recent issues of FLVCS commentary. The issues contain analysis of current events related to the threats to our democracy and taking action against climate change by Florida Veterans for Common Sense President, Gene Jones. Please put comments on the articles in the Comments Section below. Older commentaries can …
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On this day, we celebrate our Declaration of Independence from a tyrannical government.
As Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) celebrates, we also remember that without the pen of Thomas Paine we’d have a different government, and to keep it, we must heed Paine’s warnings …
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By Gene Jones, President, Florida Veterans for Common Sense
As veterans we are appalled at the indictment of the MAGA leader that reveals violations of basic security protocols. Many of us have had the responsibility of working with classified information. In that …
The following Letter to the Editor written by FLVCS member, Judy Smith, appeared in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Flag Day, June 14, 2023.
The week of Flag Day, June 14, American flags are everywhere and I find myself reflecting on patriotism and pride. My husband and I …
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Reality versus Beliefs
Reality is what you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. Beliefs are not available to perception by those special senses. They are imagined.
Societies whose governance is based on reality succeed, while societies whose governance is based on beliefs fail. That’s my …
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Fifty six years ago today Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty, a U.S. surveillance ship, in international waters during the early days of the Six-Day War. The attack was unprovoked. All told, 34 sailors, two marines, and one NSA employee were killed and 176 injured. Israel and …
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On this solemn Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who died protecting the values we hold dear. These are not only the founding principle that all men are created equal. But, they include freedom of speech, freedom of …
Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, who is running for president, has taken Florida a long way down the road toward authoritarianism.
Florida’s governor appears more expert than Trump in distracting citizens from actual problems by stirring their anger and resentment. He cleverly does so by appealing to fear, racism, and tribalism. Some say he can advance …
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Letter to the Editor, Abortion safest choice for some women, by FLVCS member JL Smith, was published in the Herald Tribune on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Republicans are turning women into criminals for choosing life, health, privacy and future over the unborn. Pregnancy can be dangerous, for some more than others. Politicians are talking …
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Finally! We’ve waited a long time for action on sustainable, renewable, non-emitting energy and climate change mitigation and adaptation. This year we’ve already seen unprecedented droughts, floods, fires, heat waves, and hurricanes. These …
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