AMyers

AMyers

Florida State Representative A. Myers- Independent

The congressman who most agrees with me on issues is [|Cliff Sterns]. 1. The oldest city is St. Augustine 2. The capital is Tallahassee 3. Florida is known for oranges 4. The state flower is the Orange Blossom 5. It’s longest river is St. Johns which stretches 273 miles
 * __Five Interesting Facts about Florida:__**

1. As of 2006, Florida has around 980,000 illegal immigrants 2. Huge number of Cuban immigrants 3. Advocacy Center set up to advance those with disabilities 4. Often have to wait ten to twenty years before execution 5. Approximate number of death row inmates from 2007 to 2008 was about 375
 * __Five Important Facts About my State Related to my Issues:__**


 * Issue One**- Illegal Immigration: There are many Cuban immigrants coming to settle in Florida. They come in hoping to create a new life. Many do not make it, but others do make it to places such as Miami or other coastal cities. I believe it should be easier for immigrants to become citizens in the United States.


 * Issue Two**- Civil Rights for Disabilities: People with disabilities should have equal opportunity as all other United States citizens. The Advocacy Center advances the dignity, equality, self-determination, and expressed choices of those with disabilities.


 * Issue Three**- Death Penalty: The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. People who receive the death penalty often have to wait over ten to twenty years before actually receiving their punishment. This would be considered cruel and unusual because this may be the only thing on their mind before their death. People spend ten to twenty years in prison only thinking about their death date. They will not only be physically harmed, but mentally as well.


 * My Bill- HB62:** My bill is on the topic of social networking sites. Its goal is to protect the users of these sites from predators. How it will work is by filtering conversations and pictures, so nothing bad can be published. Nothing can be published, or sent to someone else without being approved first. This bill will also protect the personal information of all users. It keeps the information of all the users from being exploited.

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"Civil Rights: Disability.gov." //Disability.gov: Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities//. Web. 21 May 2010. .

"Florida Study Reveals High Cost of Illegal Immigration and Voter Dissatisfaction | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels." //NumbersUSA | For Lower Immigration Levels - For Lower Immigration Levels//. Web. 21 May 2010. .

"Florida: State & Local Resources: Civil Rights: Disability.gov." //Disability.gov: Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities//. Web. 21 May 2010. .

//Advocacy// //Center// //for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.// Web. 21 May 2010. .