Who said only the word quiz is worthwhile opening the West Australian for each morning? I did! And I take it all back ... today anyway ...Saturday Nov-8/9 2014.
I might be bogged down in writing my novel (is 28000 words being bogged down?) for the NaNoMoWri or some such but this article stirred me up.
New York- TRIO ARRESTED FOR FEEDING HOMELESS Page 50.
Yes can you believe it? Two pastors and a 90 year-old have been arrested in Florida for feeding the homeless in public violation of a new law banning food sharing (500.00 dollars fine and 60 days in jail) .
Is this saving the 'poor' residents of Florida from seeing the shameful state of their country? There are 10,000 homeless people in Florida. Mr Abbott, the 90 yr old arrested, who runs a not-for-profit organisation called LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR said homeless people were drawn to Fort Lauderdale because of the climate (they were less likely to freeze there).
You the reader can be sure that this MR. ABBOTT is not the same as our MR. ABBOTT as our MR ABBOTT although not far off 90 in his looks could never be seen to run a not-for profit organisation.
But cynicism aside, Fort Lauderdale has become the 13th city to impose restrictions on feeding the homeless.
Can we see this sort of LEGISLATION move on to our wonderful country? I don't know why not. We copy everything else from overseas!
BUT DON"T TELL MR ABBOTT!!!
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