In earlier times, back in New Jersey during the latter half of the 20th century, canines were permitted to enter eating establishments only under the company of visually impaired individuals. Nowadays, however, in places like Florida, it’s common to spot dogs not just in eateries, but across varied venues like bars, supermarkets, department stores, and many more. Interestingly, these four-legged creatures don’t seem to revel in these unfamiliar environments. In multiple instances, their owners seem rather oblivious to their pets’ discomfort, or their reaction to strangers and unusual surroundings.
The current scenario calls for a serious consideration of banning dogs from all types of commercial establishments. As someone who has shared more than six decades of my life with dogs, the idea of taking them along for shopping seems ludicrous. The very thought of it is unsanitary to begin with, not to mention the distress it could cause to people who harbor a fear of these creatures. Their emotional comfort too needs to be taken into account; it’s certainly not a matter to be trivialized.
The presence of canines in restaurants and stores poses hygienic issues and creates an unsettling environment for both the dogs and the other customers. Furthermore, the existing tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about a potential escalation to a full-scale war, possibly drawing U.S. troops into the conflict. Notably, no broadcast news or articles have brought up the fact that Israel already possesses nuclear weapons, a development in which the U.S. government and private citizens significantly participated.
This presents us with an eccentric scenario where a nation, already armed with nuclear weapons, unilaterally asserts that another country, Iran, should refrain from equipping itself similarly. The ideal scenario should witness neither Israel nor Iran having access to nuclear ordnance, with the United States and its European allies intervening to negotiate the cessation of such weaponry.
The claim about the relative comfort of Florida’s climate as against the harsh winters of Pennsylvania seems misguided when one considers the relentless heat during Florida’s summertime. An escalation in the frequency of days with temperatures soaring over 90 degrees has been noted. Apart from the opportunity to enjoy water activities, these unusually hot days make outdoor pursuits miserable.
Florida’s winters may indeed be a welcome experience, but the suffocating summer heat is something to think twice about. This matter of climatic extremes needs a more balanced assessment than the simplistic either-or interpretation that’s often given.
And what about the outcry over President Obama’s initiative towards DACA laws, accomplished through an executive order? Surprisingly, despite garnering the nickname ‘Deporter-in-Chief’ for deporting immigrants at unprecedented rates, these protests were nowhere to be seen. It seems the widespread outrage over executive orders conveniently overlooks these instances.
Moreover, President Joe Biden’s executive pardon for a whopping tens of billions in federal college loans, seems to have escaped this scrutiny too. Apparently, not all executive orders and presidential deeds are considered equal. Such a view is not only inconsistent, it is also largely skewed.
Florida’s construction employees stand tall as the cream of the crop across the country. With a staggering 97% of builders abstaining from union membership, they tirelessly produce top-tier works daily. Unfortunately, the continuation of Biden’s unsuccessful labor agreement mandate, applied to federal construction projects worth over $35 million by the Trump administration, poses a grave error.
This policy from the Biden era benefits labor unions excessively, at the detriment of Florida’s competent non-union contractors, who consequently got barred from vying for major federal undertakings. In time, this crippled the same individuals who set up Florida’s infrastructure from contributing to the reconstruction of America.
It’s an appalling deviation from the America First principle, warped into a system influenced by Washington where the victors and vanquished are pre-determined. Acknowledging that such impositions inflate costs by at least 10%, taxpayers end up receiving fewer roads, military facilities, and bridges, but at a higher price.
In order to fortify America’s infrastructure, secure our frontiers, and rejuvenate our military, it is essential to involve every able contractor in the task. The imminence of the Trump administration reversing its course, discarding Biden’s project labor agreement mandate, and restoring fair competition cannot be stressed enough.
Florida is home to a ready and willing workforce. Unleash them and let the construction begin.
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