Privileged Protection

Trusting people may end up finding little comfort in that Florida's Attorney General is a strong supporter of the open government laws of Florida, as seen below.


Lee Drury De Cesare's Casting-Room Couch:

....."I would note, however, that the Attorney General's Office is a strong supporter of the open government laws of this state and has urged greater transparency by governmental entities.".........

",,,,,,,you may be able to obtain the information regarding the superintendent's recommendations prior to that time under the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. ........."

One reason that this comfort may be an illusion is seen here:



Polk Schools Lawyer Broke Law On Records | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL:

"Polk Schools Lawyer Broke Law On Records
Wes Bridges pleads no-contest in failure to release information."

Polk Public Records: Ignoring Law Is 'Admirable'? | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL:

"$50,000 IN LEGAL FEES FOR TAXPAYERS"



"But in an astonishing comment during the sentencing hearing, Judge Kirkland characterized Bridges' defying the law as 'admirable' because Bridges disagreed with it. What kind of comment is that by a judge sworn to uphold the law?"

"Or maybe it's no big deal - especially if he's fortunate enough to land before a misguided judge who decrees that it is "admirable" to disobey a law because someone disagrees with it."

It is my understanding that Mr. Bridges worked for the Pinellas County school system in the past. For a complete history of these events, go here.

For those of you who have never been caught up in having to deal with a public school system, it is difficult to fathom how difficult it can be. So, while many professionals within the system are doing their job well, the public trust is being undone by actions outside of the classroom.

Wouldn't it be odd to hear a judge say that it is admirable for students and parents to disobey a law because they didn't like it? I won't hold my breath waiting for it.