Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

     Those who hurt children are subject to a punishment that far exceeds anything that you and I or our judicial system could punish them or sentence them to. It appears that we have lost all faith in the hope of accepting, respecting, and living with those who are different than we are. I’m talking about an evil difference; I’m speaking of a fear of an awakening to the realization that life is supposed to be open, just and abiding for all who breathe the same air and walk among God’s creations.

     Those who hurt children are subject to a punishment that far exceeds anything that you and I or our judicial system could punish them or sentence them to. It appears that we have lost all faith in the hope of accepting, respecting, and living with those who are different than we are. I’m talking about an evil difference; I’m speaking of a fear of an awakening to the realization that life is supposed to be open, just and abiding for all who breathe the same air and walk among God’s creations.

     The shooter, who police believe had a connection to the bank, is dead, and authorities are working to establish the motive behind the shooting. Police responded quickly to the call this morning, arriving within three minutes of the first reports.

In a move that likely would spur a constitutional fight, Florida lawmakers appear ready to pass a proposal that would allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.

     Sand was being thrown from a thousand different directions at today’s School Board meeting.  It appears to Ol’ Pete that  partisan politics will never go away.  The Democrats showed up to support Allan Zeman in his Slapgate scandal and the Mothers of Liberty (majorly Republicans) were on deck to support Brenda Fam who is accused of inappropriately touching a student.

     Pompano Beach Arts is proud to present the new exhibition Boil Notice by Dana Kleinman in collaboration with her sister Ruth Avra, artistically known as KX2.  Informed by the environmental conditions of Southern Florida, this installation focuses on the rising water levels due to climate change, a lack of access to potable water, and industrial waste pollution.

A measure that moved forward Tuesday in the House would allow pregnant women convicted of felonies to seek to delay going to prison for up to three months after giving birth — a move that one  supporter said will “save babies.”