So, now Felony Fred (allegedly)(1) with his $200K+ war chest
is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 42. I'm stunned, but as a two time cancer
survivor, I’ve learned that cancer can grow before it is brought to light and
sometimes it comes back even after you think it has been removed.
It's unfortunate that good solid citizens don't appear have
a level playing field when it comes to those backed by powerful special interest money. They can print thousands
upon thousands of misleading ads citing hot button initiatives that don't even
apply to State level government to rile up the partisan political base.
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| Did Nancy move to Florida? |
I
believe our school system is failing us since voters actually seem to fall for
that tactic. As an aside, I wouldn't
count on Fred pushing for education reform to make civics a high priority. He counts on people that don't pay attention. He's like those old snake oil salesmen...shaking your hand while picking
your pocket with the other; big smile while your quality of life diminishes as
quickly as the trucks flew down the highways to add tons of Coal Ash to Hawkins Mountain in Holopaw.
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| "Hawkins Mountain" aka JED Landfill built by the public silence of Fred Hawkins as Osceola Commissioner, District 5 |
What is more unfortunate is that seemingly good solid
citizens don't look at the overall picture of what is at stake when they decide
to run for a region they supposedly care about.
As I see it, if you come into a game in the ninth inning and are unable
to qualify by petition that should be a red flag that maybe it just isn't your
time. Perhaps ideology has a way of
lending itself to not using your smarts in this type of situation. I admit to
having a sick feeling in January, nearly giving into thoughts of conspiracy
theories, but I pushed them aside since I tend to believe in the best of the human
soul.
Unfortunately, at this stage and given my experience with decisions made by my County leaders, I am hard pressed to do so with
the likes of Fred Hawkins because I believe he serves as living proof that some
people will just not take responsibility for their actions, as they appear
completely devoid of moral compass.
We had a great shot at beating Fred because one candidate
easily qualified by petition, showing they had strong support. To me, for the good of the citizens it would have made sense for the January "late comer" to stand down
rather continue on, resulting in a split vote which effectively gave Fred a win. Sometimes having the illusion that you are
doing the right thing while not putting in 100% effort is just as arrogant as continuing to run while under indictment on a felony. And the citizens
are the ones that lose in the long run.
Fred Hawkins is a cancer, killing the quality of life of the
citizens of Florida while being fueled by some of the very industries that he
worked for in the private sector that continue to pave his way. After he sat in and helped negotiate to bring
Coal Ash to Osceola from outside the State, it is crystal clear where his
allegiance will always lie. .. and that is not with the citizens he has sworn
to represent.
So, it is what it is. I continue to say #HellNoHawkins2020
as I wrestle with how to make a decision I can live with in November. I only pray that the Ninth Circuit Court can
be the chemotherapy that our district needs to cure this cancer once and for
all.
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(1) STATE OF FLORIDA vs. HAWKINS, FRED WILBUR (Case # 2020 CF 002039)
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