Everyone says they want to be better-be a better person, be a better father, a better mother, etc. But do they really want to do the things that make that possible? More importantly, do they know how to take that step? In the 1980's, such questions were answered by focusing on the self and ways to improve one's image, self-worth, etc. However, now we are experiencing a swing back to the classical definition of what it takes to be good and do good. The first thing to know is that it isn't … [Read more...]
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Legal commentary by John McGuire of McGuire Law Offices
What You Need to Know About Flesh Eating Bacteria
Our gulf coast of Florida has been in the news recently and it's not about tourism or our beaches. It is the outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria that has sickened residents and tourists alike. It's called necrotizing fascitis-a rapidly spreading condition caused by a “flesh-eating” bacteria that destroys tissues in infection areas – from the Gulf. The bacteria associated with the condition is Vibrio vulnificus, a naturally occurring bacteria found in warm salty water such as the Gulf of Mexico … [Read more...]
Pinellas County Therapist Loses License After Pursuing Rape Victim He Was Counseling
Stephen McGinley, a therapist with The Brain Enhancement Institute in Palm Harbor, has lost his license after a 2-time rape victim complained that McGinley had made unwanted sexual overtures during counseling sessions. Per McGinley's Yelp page, he's been working as a mental health care provider in Pinellas County since 1990, "offering counseling services specializing in addictions, anger, anxiety, Christian, grief, parenting, relationships, and trauma." McGinley's bio also references … [Read more...]
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s Dirty Little Secret
When he was appointed the Sheriff of Pasco County in 2011, Chris Nocco said he would implement intelligence led policing to better serve the people of Pasco County. His approach led to "monitoring" individuals who, according to Nocco, were responsible for 60% of the crime in the county. In order to implement this new program, the Sheriff's budget has skyrocketed. How's that working out for ya? It's mid-2019 and the picture is not so good. According to Megan Hull of Recovery Village, … [Read more...]
Are We Safe from Police Searches and Seizures?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." That's the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution. Seems pretty clear doesn't it? It's an important part of our rights as citizens to be free of inappropriate … [Read more...]
