Wide Open Wednesday has a huge dose of statewide politics; it is the season, after all. But weāll start the day with a follow-up to yesterdayās āmedicalā marijuana story. The state wants to defend the status quo. A policeman urging meeting violence with violence is taking heat. Maybe he should. He immediately started backing away from what he wrote for a police publication. While his word choice was poor, his suggestion deserves serious consideration. One third of our college students believe violence is appropriate to stop hate speech. Given that they need trigger warnings, safe spaces, puppies and coloring books if they are offended, no wonder they want someone to stomp those who send them crying.
Turnout appears to be record setting in this mid-term election. 3 million ballots have been cast in Florida and there are more every day. The question is: just who is turning out and how are they voting? When pressed n the presidentās comments on ābirthright citizenshipā Governor Scott walked away from the media. He later issued a statement. The candidates for governor are speaking to it. There is a distinct difference in that race and weād better be smart.
Other than thatā¦whatās on YOUR mind? Itās what this day is all about.
THE BATTING ORDER
State Defending Marijuana Acts
Cop urges meeting violence with violence and is placed on leave
1/3 of college students advocate violence to stop hate speech
FL Senate Sexual Harassment Complaint Moves Forward
Turnout has surpassed 2014- 3m ballots already cast
Who are these misguided Republicans?
Scott wonāt answer on āBirthright Citizenshipā
Governor candidates give their views
Polls tight, or not- and turnout matters
Florida Constitutional Amendments