President Donald Trump targeted four U.S. House members on Sunday in what can be classified as a racist tweet, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
"Why don't they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how it is done," Trump tweeted. He followed this on Monday with more attacks, tweeting about "a bunch of Communists," adding that "they are Anti-Semitic, they are Anti-America..."
The four House Democrats who were urged to "'go back' to countries they came from are U.S. citizens," the Times wrote. While Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was born in Somalia, she came to this country with her parents when she was 8 years old, becoming a U.S. citizen at 17. (Her parents were fleeing Somalia's civil war.) The other three House members were born in this country: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-D) "born in the Bronx to parents of Puerto Rican descent. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-D), who is black, was born in Cincinnati. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-D) was born in Detroit to Palestinian immigrants," the op/ed continues.
While these four representatives have caused divides within the Democratic part, which the Times mentions necessitating a reminder that defeating Trump, as well as continuing Democratic control of the House, might call for a more centrist appeal.
"Yet none of this excuses Trump’s racist attacks or the silence from most Republicans in response," the article continues.
To read the Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed in its entirety, go to http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/trumps-racist-rant-requires-a-collective-response-editorial-20190715/.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Dismantling Roe v. Wade is a Death Sentence
In the 45 years since becoming the law of the land, Roe v. Wade has saved countless lives.
While many might argue the validity of that statement, mentioning that "babies" are dying during the procedure, Roe has, in fact, saved lives, making abortions in medical facilities safe, according to Gary Woodcock in this morning's Tampa Bay Times ("Column: This is what back-alley abortions were really like")
In his years as a Baltimore police officer, Woodcock saw his share of horror bestowed on women who wanted (or, in many cases, needed) to terminate a pregnancy in the pre-Roe years. Before you rush to call Woodcock a liberal in a cop's uniform, he acknowledges that he is "a moderate conservative or, equally, a moderate liberal, depending on the issue du jour," who grew up as a staunch Catholic, then served his country as a Marine, before becoming a police officer.
He wrote that he saw what having an illegal abortion in a non-medical setting frequently does to a woman. On a good day, she may end up in the hospital for several days recovering; on bad days, if she survives, she may become unable to have future children. (And if she dies? Who then cares for any of the children she may already have, children now left motherless and without being able to look forward to future siblings yet to come?)
While there are many reasons a woman might need to terminate a pregnancy - possibly the result of a rape or incest, possibly lovingly conceived with a partner before finding out a difficult medical diagnosis that, without treatment, means certain death, but with treatment would leave the fetus with severe birth defects and/or deformities (think cancer or zika) - how can one, in good conscience, say that sentencing women to death for what should be a private decision between that woman and her health care provider is the right thing to do? For who?
There are many reasons to keep abortion legal, as well as overturning the Hyde Amendment, which makes it difficult to receive a federally funded abortion.
Start by reading Mr. Woodcock's article, then have an honest and open-minded conversation with someone who has needed an abortion. You'd be surprised how many women have needed one, and count on Roe's continued existence.
While many might argue the validity of that statement, mentioning that "babies" are dying during the procedure, Roe has, in fact, saved lives, making abortions in medical facilities safe, according to Gary Woodcock in this morning's Tampa Bay Times ("Column: This is what back-alley abortions were really like")
In his years as a Baltimore police officer, Woodcock saw his share of horror bestowed on women who wanted (or, in many cases, needed) to terminate a pregnancy in the pre-Roe years. Before you rush to call Woodcock a liberal in a cop's uniform, he acknowledges that he is "a moderate conservative or, equally, a moderate liberal, depending on the issue du jour," who grew up as a staunch Catholic, then served his country as a Marine, before becoming a police officer.
He wrote that he saw what having an illegal abortion in a non-medical setting frequently does to a woman. On a good day, she may end up in the hospital for several days recovering; on bad days, if she survives, she may become unable to have future children. (And if she dies? Who then cares for any of the children she may already have, children now left motherless and without being able to look forward to future siblings yet to come?)
While there are many reasons a woman might need to terminate a pregnancy - possibly the result of a rape or incest, possibly lovingly conceived with a partner before finding out a difficult medical diagnosis that, without treatment, means certain death, but with treatment would leave the fetus with severe birth defects and/or deformities (think cancer or zika) - how can one, in good conscience, say that sentencing women to death for what should be a private decision between that woman and her health care provider is the right thing to do? For who?
There are many reasons to keep abortion legal, as well as overturning the Hyde Amendment, which makes it difficult to receive a federally funded abortion.
Start by reading Mr. Woodcock's article, then have an honest and open-minded conversation with someone who has needed an abortion. You'd be surprised how many women have needed one, and count on Roe's continued existence.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
NRA and its "Hysterical Teen"
The students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida have presented themselves as a strong, cohesive, intelligent force in confronting the National Rifle Association and other gun rights' activists in their fight to bring about intelligent gun control measures aimed at limiting death and destruction due to gun violence.
In today's Tampa Bay Times, columnist John Romano asks the question, "Okay, Now Who Sounds like a Hysterical Teen Talking About Guns?". (Hint: it isn't the aforementioned intelligent Stoneman Douglas students, who have shown amazing grace under pressure.)
Romano points out that Former NRA President Marion Hammer, who has watched over Florida legislators for decades, is upset to find more and more Florida legislators backing away from the NRA's stance that everyone should be allowed ready access to guns, "ominously suggest(ing) some may never again get an 'A' grade from the NRA."
While many may argue that the Second Amendment allows for gun ownership, it is not a blanket "everyone deserves one right now, right here," as Romano points out.
To read John Romano's editorial in its entirety, click here.
In today's Tampa Bay Times, columnist John Romano asks the question, "Okay, Now Who Sounds like a Hysterical Teen Talking About Guns?". (Hint: it isn't the aforementioned intelligent Stoneman Douglas students, who have shown amazing grace under pressure.)
Romano points out that Former NRA President Marion Hammer, who has watched over Florida legislators for decades, is upset to find more and more Florida legislators backing away from the NRA's stance that everyone should be allowed ready access to guns, "ominously suggest(ing) some may never again get an 'A' grade from the NRA."
While many may argue that the Second Amendment allows for gun ownership, it is not a blanket "everyone deserves one right now, right here," as Romano points out.
To read John Romano's editorial in its entirety, click here.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Trump's HUD Cuts Would Hurt Pinellas, Hillsborough Counties
For the past few decades, several programs implemented by the federal government, have helped to "improve (the) living conditions for the poor" while rebuilding America's cities. These programs have "made a real contribution" in the Tampa Bay area.
However, these programs are in jeopardy due to President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts for 2018, according to an editorial in the Tampa Bay Times ("Editorial: Tampa Bay Would Lose in Trump's HUD Cuts"). The Department of Housing and Urban Development would lose roughly $6 billion (13 percent) under Trump's proposed budget cuts. Half of that amount would eliminate the Community Development Block Grant, while another $1 billion cuts would come from eliminating Choice Neighborhoods and the HOME Investment Partnership program. The money would be redirected for a military buildup and his Mexican border wall.
The Times argues that Trump "is wrong that these housing programs have not proven their worth," citing ways in which Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, as well as the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, have improved the lives of the homeless and helping neighborhoods.
To read the editorial in its entirety, check out "Editorial: Tampa Bay Would Lose in Trump's HUD Cuts".
However, these programs are in jeopardy due to President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts for 2018, according to an editorial in the Tampa Bay Times ("Editorial: Tampa Bay Would Lose in Trump's HUD Cuts"). The Department of Housing and Urban Development would lose roughly $6 billion (13 percent) under Trump's proposed budget cuts. Half of that amount would eliminate the Community Development Block Grant, while another $1 billion cuts would come from eliminating Choice Neighborhoods and the HOME Investment Partnership program. The money would be redirected for a military buildup and his Mexican border wall.
The Times argues that Trump "is wrong that these housing programs have not proven their worth," citing ways in which Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, as well as the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, have improved the lives of the homeless and helping neighborhoods.
To read the editorial in its entirety, check out "Editorial: Tampa Bay Would Lose in Trump's HUD Cuts".
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Florida Successful in Fighting Pill Mill Deaths
During the height of Florida's pill mill crisis, "as many as 11 people died each day from overdoses and 90 of the country's top 100 most prolific opioid prescription writers called Florida home," according to an editorial titled "Success in fighting pill deaths" in the December 29 edition of the Tampa Bay Times.
A study conducted by Johns Hopkins University showed that besides reducing pill deaths, Florida's "multipronged approach" to getting rid of pill mills has also prevented new addictions. The Times' editorial went on to both praise the state's efforts to save lives, as well as advise that the state should not let up its efforts to protect Floridians from pill mills.
To read the editorial in full, click here.
A study conducted by Johns Hopkins University showed that besides reducing pill deaths, Florida's "multipronged approach" to getting rid of pill mills has also prevented new addictions. The Times' editorial went on to both praise the state's efforts to save lives, as well as advise that the state should not let up its efforts to protect Floridians from pill mills.
To read the editorial in full, click here.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Bone Marrow Transplants Save Lives
There are many ways one can save a life, one of which is registering as a bone marrow donor. In their September 4 column in the Tampa Bay Times, Dr. Jeffrey Chell and Becky Dame write about bone marrow transplants.
In the column, titled "Transplant program makes strides in fighting blood diseases," Dr. Chell and Ms. Dame state that in many cases of "blood cancers and other blood disorders...a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant is the only cure."
The C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, named after Florida's late Rep. C.W. Bill Young, has given patients access to life-saving bone marrow for the past 30 years.
To read the column in its entirety, click here.
In the column, titled "Transplant program makes strides in fighting blood diseases," Dr. Chell and Ms. Dame state that in many cases of "blood cancers and other blood disorders...a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant is the only cure."
The C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, named after Florida's late Rep. C.W. Bill Young, has given patients access to life-saving bone marrow for the past 30 years.
To read the column in its entirety, click here.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Andy Marlette on FL's 'Gangsta' Governor
Do you have a less-than-favorable opinion of Florida's Governor Rick Scott? Then you might want to read an opinion piece by Andy Marlene, of the Pensacola News Journal ("Marlette: The Gov. has gone 'gangsta'"). In his column, he likens legislators, lobbyists "and a bald-headed governor" to money changers, livestock and Herod.
In his piece, Marlette mentions "the ever-insightful Tampa Bay Times columnist John Romano," quoting him on Gov. Scott's likening the Obama Administration to "The Sopranos."
To read Andy Marlette's column in its entirety - and I highly recommend it - go to http://www.pnj.com/story/opinion/2015/04/25/andy-marlette-column/26369661/.
In his piece, Marlette mentions "the ever-insightful Tampa Bay Times columnist John Romano," quoting him on Gov. Scott's likening the Obama Administration to "The Sopranos."
To read Andy Marlette's column in its entirety - and I highly recommend it - go to http://www.pnj.com/story/opinion/2015/04/25/andy-marlette-column/26369661/.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Column: Lift Prescription Restrictions on Health Professionals
"Column: Lift Prescription Restrictions on Health Professionals," by Sam Vafadar, as a special to the Tampa Bay Times:
"I am a fairly new physician assistant who has been working in a very specialized field of medicine called thoracic medical oncology. But I can already see that a key way to provide better care — and to prevent controlled substance abuse — is to grant both physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (ARNPs) full prescribing authority of controlled substances, as deemed appropriate by our supervising physician colleagues.
"Florida is the only state that does not permit mid-level providers (PAs and ARNPs) to do this. As a Florida native and a practicing physician assistant who works at Moffitt, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, I strongly hope that bills making their way through the Legislature will become law and correct this mistake. In oncology there is a dire need for more flexibility in prescribing controlled substances.
"I am an advanced practice professional (APP) — also known as a mid-level provider — in oncology, which means I am involved in complex decisionmaking for patients with unique and challenging needs. And more often than not, I see these patients in follow-up more frequently than do my physician colleagues. Quite simply, we develop our own unique, complex provider-patient relationships over time. We are frequently looked to as the patient's health advocate, essentially representing the patient for our physician colleagues. And because we know our patients so well, we are best positioned to know what they need to ease their pain — but also to recognize warning signs of abuse.
"As one of the few sub-specialized PAs in the state, I witness on a daily basis the negative impact that restricted prescribing laws have on Floridians, especially those affected with a cancer diagnosis. As a PA in a cancer center, I work with many specialists to coordinate and to optimize patient care, interpreting subjective and objective data to best aid the patient as a cancer survivor, working with medical oncologists to optimize patient outcomes, and prescribing oral and IV medications when appropriate within the scope of practice as allowed by my institution.
"I can do all of those things, except efficiently and effectively relieve the pain and suffering in a patient population that research has shown to be the least likely to abuse controlled substances.
"Senate Bill 614, sponsored by Sen. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, would give PAs and ARNPs the authority to prescribe controlled substances as determined appropriate by supervisory physicians. It would not remove any decisionmaking power from the physician. This bill — and a similar bill in the House, HB 281 — will go a long way to ensure that an additional 20,000 providers will be able to treat patients to the level of our training and education.
"No state that gave PAs or ARNPs full prescriptive authority has ever rescinded it. Passing this legislation will help to keep my PA and ARNP colleagues who were trained in Florida, practicing in Florida. It will improve access to health care for all Floridians and create more jobs.
"I appreciate that the Florida Legislature may finally be considering a law that, in my opinion, is long overdue and that will no doubt positively affect health outcomes for all Floridians. I am both a proud, native Floridian and a physician assistant who wants this state to succeed. However, current restrictive prescribing laws are preventing optimal outcomes. I believe that this is a crucial next step in our health care evolution."
Sam Vafadar is a physician assistant in thoracic oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. He wrote this exclusively for the Tampa Bay Times.
"I am a fairly new physician assistant who has been working in a very specialized field of medicine called thoracic medical oncology. But I can already see that a key way to provide better care — and to prevent controlled substance abuse — is to grant both physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (ARNPs) full prescribing authority of controlled substances, as deemed appropriate by our supervising physician colleagues.
"Florida is the only state that does not permit mid-level providers (PAs and ARNPs) to do this. As a Florida native and a practicing physician assistant who works at Moffitt, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, I strongly hope that bills making their way through the Legislature will become law and correct this mistake. In oncology there is a dire need for more flexibility in prescribing controlled substances.
"I am an advanced practice professional (APP) — also known as a mid-level provider — in oncology, which means I am involved in complex decisionmaking for patients with unique and challenging needs. And more often than not, I see these patients in follow-up more frequently than do my physician colleagues. Quite simply, we develop our own unique, complex provider-patient relationships over time. We are frequently looked to as the patient's health advocate, essentially representing the patient for our physician colleagues. And because we know our patients so well, we are best positioned to know what they need to ease their pain — but also to recognize warning signs of abuse.
"As one of the few sub-specialized PAs in the state, I witness on a daily basis the negative impact that restricted prescribing laws have on Floridians, especially those affected with a cancer diagnosis. As a PA in a cancer center, I work with many specialists to coordinate and to optimize patient care, interpreting subjective and objective data to best aid the patient as a cancer survivor, working with medical oncologists to optimize patient outcomes, and prescribing oral and IV medications when appropriate within the scope of practice as allowed by my institution.
"I can do all of those things, except efficiently and effectively relieve the pain and suffering in a patient population that research has shown to be the least likely to abuse controlled substances.
"Senate Bill 614, sponsored by Sen. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, would give PAs and ARNPs the authority to prescribe controlled substances as determined appropriate by supervisory physicians. It would not remove any decisionmaking power from the physician. This bill — and a similar bill in the House, HB 281 — will go a long way to ensure that an additional 20,000 providers will be able to treat patients to the level of our training and education.
"No state that gave PAs or ARNPs full prescriptive authority has ever rescinded it. Passing this legislation will help to keep my PA and ARNP colleagues who were trained in Florida, practicing in Florida. It will improve access to health care for all Floridians and create more jobs.
"I appreciate that the Florida Legislature may finally be considering a law that, in my opinion, is long overdue and that will no doubt positively affect health outcomes for all Floridians. I am both a proud, native Floridian and a physician assistant who wants this state to succeed. However, current restrictive prescribing laws are preventing optimal outcomes. I believe that this is a crucial next step in our health care evolution."
Sam Vafadar is a physician assistant in thoracic oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. He wrote this exclusively for the Tampa Bay Times.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Editorial: Tell the Legislature's Immoral Minority to expand Medicaid in Florida
This is an important editorial from Friday, April 10, 2019's Tampa Bay Times:
"Most Floridians want it. So do thousands of businesses and the medical community. So do Republicans and Democrats in the Florida Senate. Yet 80 Florida House Republicans are denying 800,000 Floridians access to health care by refusing to accept Medicaid expansion money from Washington. It is immoral, and it is financially irresponsible. Of those 80 House Republicans, 13 represent Tampa Bay districts. Call them. Email them. Ask them why they are blocking health insurance for your families, friends and co-workers.
"RICHARD CORCORAN, Land O'Lakes: (850) 717-5037, richard.corcoran@myfloridahouse.gov — Corcoran is the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the expected House speaker for 2016-18 and the chief obstructionist.
"DANA YOUNG, Tampa: (850) 717-5060, dana.young@myfloridahouse.gov — Young is the House majority leader who helps prevent Republicans from voting their conscience on Medicaid expansion.
"BLAISE INGOGLIA, Spring Hill: (850) 717-5035, blaise.ingoglia@myfloridahouse.gov — Ingoglia has an inherent conflict of interest as both the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and a state legislator serving all of his Hernando County constituents.
"LARRY AHERN, Seminole: (850) 717-5066, larry.ahern@myfloridahouse.gov
"CHRIS LATVALA, Clearwater: (850) 717-5067, chris.latvala@myfloridahouse.gov
"KATHLEEN PETERS, South Pasadena: (850) 717-5069, kathleen.peters@myfloridahouse.gov
"CHRIS SPROWLS, Palm Harbor: (850) 717-5065, chris.sprowls@myfloridahouse.gov
"DANNY BURGESS JR., San Antonio: (850) 717-5038, danny.burgess@myfloridahouse.gov
SHAWN HARRISON, Tampa: (850) 717-5063, shawn.harrison@myfloridahouse.gov
"JAKE RABURN, Lithia: (850) 717-5057, jake.raburn@myfloridahouse.gov
"DAN RAULERSON, Plant City: (850) 717-5058, dan.raulerson@myfloridahouse.gov
"ROSS SPANO, Dover: (850) 717-5059, ross.spano@myfloridahouse.gov
"JIMMIE T. SMITH, Inverness: (850) 717-5034, jimmie.smith@myfloridahouse.gov
"This may be the last, best chance for the Florida Legislature to accept billions in federal Medicaid money and create health coverage for low-income residents. The Senate has crafted a responsible bipartisan plan to use the federal money to subsidize private health insurance, and House Republicans should embrace it and stop being obstructionists.
The economic case for accepting the federal money and expanding access to health care is persuasive. It would bring tens of billions from Washington to Florida. It would save the state more than $1.7 billion over five years by replacing existing health care programs. It would help residents paying higher private insurance premiums to subsidize the cost of charity care.
"The cost of rejecting the Senate plan? Federal tax dollars from Florida help pay for Medicaid expansion in 28 other states. The Low Income Pool that helps cover the cost of treating the uninsured will lose more than $1 billion in federal money. Florida hospitals and taxpayers cannot afford to make that up.
"The moral argument for taking the Medicaid expansion money is also compelling. Low-income Floridians should not be deprived of health insurance because House Republicans can't stand President Barack Obama and distrust Washington. House Appropriations Chairman Richard Corcoran, R-Land O'Lakes, is prepared to go to war with the Senate and block its practical plan. Senate Republicans and Democrats better reflect the sensibilities of most Floridians, and they should not bend to such pinched thinking.
"House Republicans from Tampa Bay should hear the commonsense voices in their communities. Tell them you want all Floridians to have health insurance and access to care. Ask them why they will not bring home federal tax dollars you send to Washington. And remind them to act in the best interests of all of their constituents."
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To read this online at the Tampa Bay Times' site, go to http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-the-immoral-minority/2224999.
"Most Floridians want it. So do thousands of businesses and the medical community. So do Republicans and Democrats in the Florida Senate. Yet 80 Florida House Republicans are denying 800,000 Floridians access to health care by refusing to accept Medicaid expansion money from Washington. It is immoral, and it is financially irresponsible. Of those 80 House Republicans, 13 represent Tampa Bay districts. Call them. Email them. Ask them why they are blocking health insurance for your families, friends and co-workers.
"RICHARD CORCORAN, Land O'Lakes: (850) 717-5037, richard.corcoran@myfloridahouse.gov — Corcoran is the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the expected House speaker for 2016-18 and the chief obstructionist.
"DANA YOUNG, Tampa: (850) 717-5060, dana.young@myfloridahouse.gov — Young is the House majority leader who helps prevent Republicans from voting their conscience on Medicaid expansion.
"BLAISE INGOGLIA, Spring Hill: (850) 717-5035, blaise.ingoglia@myfloridahouse.gov — Ingoglia has an inherent conflict of interest as both the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and a state legislator serving all of his Hernando County constituents.
"LARRY AHERN, Seminole: (850) 717-5066, larry.ahern@myfloridahouse.gov
"CHRIS LATVALA, Clearwater: (850) 717-5067, chris.latvala@myfloridahouse.gov
"KATHLEEN PETERS, South Pasadena: (850) 717-5069, kathleen.peters@myfloridahouse.gov
"CHRIS SPROWLS, Palm Harbor: (850) 717-5065, chris.sprowls@myfloridahouse.gov
"DANNY BURGESS JR., San Antonio: (850) 717-5038, danny.burgess@myfloridahouse.gov
SHAWN HARRISON, Tampa: (850) 717-5063, shawn.harrison@myfloridahouse.gov
"JAKE RABURN, Lithia: (850) 717-5057, jake.raburn@myfloridahouse.gov
"DAN RAULERSON, Plant City: (850) 717-5058, dan.raulerson@myfloridahouse.gov
"ROSS SPANO, Dover: (850) 717-5059, ross.spano@myfloridahouse.gov
"JIMMIE T. SMITH, Inverness: (850) 717-5034, jimmie.smith@myfloridahouse.gov
"This may be the last, best chance for the Florida Legislature to accept billions in federal Medicaid money and create health coverage for low-income residents. The Senate has crafted a responsible bipartisan plan to use the federal money to subsidize private health insurance, and House Republicans should embrace it and stop being obstructionists.
The economic case for accepting the federal money and expanding access to health care is persuasive. It would bring tens of billions from Washington to Florida. It would save the state more than $1.7 billion over five years by replacing existing health care programs. It would help residents paying higher private insurance premiums to subsidize the cost of charity care.
"The cost of rejecting the Senate plan? Federal tax dollars from Florida help pay for Medicaid expansion in 28 other states. The Low Income Pool that helps cover the cost of treating the uninsured will lose more than $1 billion in federal money. Florida hospitals and taxpayers cannot afford to make that up.
"The moral argument for taking the Medicaid expansion money is also compelling. Low-income Floridians should not be deprived of health insurance because House Republicans can't stand President Barack Obama and distrust Washington. House Appropriations Chairman Richard Corcoran, R-Land O'Lakes, is prepared to go to war with the Senate and block its practical plan. Senate Republicans and Democrats better reflect the sensibilities of most Floridians, and they should not bend to such pinched thinking.
"House Republicans from Tampa Bay should hear the commonsense voices in their communities. Tell them you want all Floridians to have health insurance and access to care. Ask them why they will not bring home federal tax dollars you send to Washington. And remind them to act in the best interests of all of their constituents."
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To read this online at the Tampa Bay Times' site, go to http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-the-immoral-minority/2224999.
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