Eyewitness: November, 2000 Republican recount interuption in Miami

 Republican goons emptied out of two limos at Miami-Dade Election Headquarters interrupting the recount. We later learned that Roger Stone orchestrated and participated in that action.

 

                        Miami Herald Editorial Published November, 2000

I was an observer for the Democrats on Wednesday morning Nov. 22 at Government Center when the Republicans unleashed their venom on an innocent Democratic Party official accusing him of stealing what turned out to be a sample ballot. These goons apparently succeeded in intimidating thecanvassing board into canceling any recount. So much for their commitment to upholding the edict of the Florida Supreme Court and for their concern for the voice of the people of Miami-Dade County. The, strong-armed conniving and mean spiritedness of the Republicans in sending in these thugs and the obfuscation of James Baker and of the governor of Montana foretells the tenure of the, next four years under a Republican administration. Big business will have a field day while the rest of us lose control over those elements that affect our daily lives. No wonder those who look ahead see fascism rising followed by anarchy of those who feel disfranchised. All we can count on from Bush is a commitment to the values of conservatism, protectionism and cultural atrophy. the price of liberty is eternal vigilance and, boy, will we have to keep our eyes open for the next four years if we lose this fight.

BARRY J. WHITE

Miami

Loneliness: there is help

 As printed in the Miami Herald Letters To The Editor  March 6, 2021

Sad to read that so many are  suffering from isolation, physical and mental distress, and, we can assume, exacerbated by financial and food insecurity. We are, indeed, being challenged in many ways. Fortunately, in Miami-Dade County, we have many resources to help individuals and families cope and survive. The gateway to all of these resources is the 211 Helpline. This free service  has trained staff which listens to your concerns and needs, discusses them with you and then will refer you to several of the thousands of agencies and individuals in our community which provide the services you seem to need. Regardless of your situation, whether you need mental health or legal counseling, food, shelter, or medical services, it is all available and usually regardless of your ability to pay. You are not alone  in Miami-Dade. A ready ear, good counsel and a helping hand are available 24/7.  Just call 211.

Barry J. White

President

Mental Health Association

of Miami-Dade County, Inc

mhamdc.org