Witness the Nov. 6 revelation that the Florida State Board of Administration is being investigated by the SEC for possible fraud involving the local government investment pool it managed.

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The secretary of state hinted at a possible way out of the morass when he talked of weapons being made permanently inaccessible.

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But if you can stand up, state your case, and in doing so make people believe in the possible then you are worthy of being listened to, and ultimately followed.

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