Franco Announces Bid To Governor's Council

Mike Franco

Mike Franco has announced his candidacy for Governor's Council, 8th District. Th District includes 93 cities and towns in Western Massachusetts. The Governor’s Council main domain is the appointment of judges to the bench. The 8th District includes 93 cities and towns in all four counties in Western Massachusetts. According to Franco’s press release, a discussion on the judiciary, particularly the re-certification of judges by the people....every four years" will be the main theme of his campaign. According to Franco’s platform, judges will continue to be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Governor’s Council, and every term thereafter judges will be up for review before the voters in their respective counties based on predetermined set of performance criteria.

I can tell you that as a citizen of Massachusetts in particular a citizen of Springfield, I am tired of seeing judges allowing criminals to walk away with nothing more than a slap in the wrist. Drug dealers, often are back in the same spot whitin hours, dealing drugs again after they are arrested. Potential violent offenders are free on bail. Look at the recent tragedy in Springfield of Mario Hornsby. A promising young man with a bright future was gun down in his own neighborhood. The defendant, a self admitted gang member, was out on bail on a previous charge.

Judges actions on the bench have real consequences on society. I believe that they should be held accountable for their actions as well.

Read my previous titled "Who Should Judge Thee?" relating to this matter.

I did it !!!

State Representative Donald Humanson,R-Westfield and Victor G. Davila

This past Saturday,May 17th, 2008 was a very special day for me. It was my birthday and my graduation from Westfield State College . I graduated with a double Bachelor Degree in Arts in Political Science and Economics. My experience at Westfield State College helped to reinforce my beliefs and opened my eyes to other issues, mainly the importance of having a transparent and clear government and the need for fiscal responsibility. Westfield State College is an educational institution that Western Massachusetts must be proud of. In fact it is a gem of knowledge in Western Massachusetts. There were approximately 1,100 graduates and a total of 5,000 people attended the graduation ceremonies. The guest speaker was Mike Scully, writer and producer of the television show "The Simpsons". Mike Scully is a native of West Springfield and a 1974 West Springfield High School Graduate. He was a comical speaker and with his sense of humor gave a compelling message to the graduates. Mike Scully received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Fine Arts for his work on the television industry.

Mike Scully's message of perseverance and of never giving up resonated with me. I have to admit that I achieved the Economics degree with great effort and perseverance and with help from my tutor Ryan Sabis, to him I am eternally grateful. I am also grateful to Professor Wagner for his words of encouragement, his advice and his confidence in me. Professors Sarnykar and Kingsley were also encouraging and of great help. I would not forgive myself if I do not acknowledge Carmen Diaz. Carmen is the Secretary for the Economics Department. Carmen was ever helpful and cheered me on when I felt down. Gracias Carmen !!!

As I sat on my seat I was proud to see other Hispanics graduating. I only wish that there were more Hispanics graduating from College, but until we successfully curve the high drop out rate among the Hispanic students this will be very difficult to achieve. To this task we can not fail, the stakes are too high.

God willing, I will begin a Master of Business Administration program in the fall.

After the graduation ceremonies, my wife had a surprise graduation party. I was glad to share this moment with my friends. And now I share it with you through my blog.

Victor G. Davila and Professor Wagner

My Tutor Ryan Sabins and Victor G. Davila

How the Four Amigos are spending your money.

From left to Right (top) Cheryl Rivera-Coakely, Benjamin Swan, Sean Curran, Angelo Puppolo



The above Four Amigos in their infinite wisdom voted in favor of increasing $250,000 in funding to the Mass. Commission on Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth. The Mass. Commission on Gay and Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth budget now reaches $750,000. For this upcoming fiscal year Massachusetts is facing a $1 Billion shortfall. Yet, these four Springfield State Representatives are willing to give hard core homosexual activist a hefty budget to use in their quest to force their views on to others. Yes, I say force their views, as the money is primarily use in the school system to indoctrinate your children that homosexuality is natural and that it must celebrated.


The leaders of this commission are a woman that dresses as a man and has sideburns, and a man who cross dresses. Apparently, these people see as their next frontier the societal acceptance of Transgenderism. The commission sets up Homosexual clubs in high schools and middle schools and are notorious in intimidating school officials who balk at their activities. To give you a feel of the power that this commission has, Boston Firefighters, even if they disagreed with the commission's views, were forced to march in the Boston yearly " Gay Pride Parade "

So what are we do next, lay down and let them roll over our values? No way in Hell !!!


The 2009 budget now goes to the Senate and Ways Committee, where it will take up to two weeks to work on it. This Committee can add or change budget items.


To show your displeasure, you can contact Senate and Ways Mean Chairman, Sen. Steven Panagiotakos. Write the number down or the e-mail and contact Sen. Steven Panagiotakos now that you are thinking about it. Your children well being is at stake here. After all, Do you want to the state telling your children that it is okay for them to be homosexuals?

McCain Courting Hispanic Vote

John McCain

Presidential Republican candidate John McCain is actively courting the Hispanic vote. In an effort to reach Hispanics, Sen. McCain has launched a Spanish website. His soon to be predecessor, President Bush received 44% of the Hispanic vote in 2004.

McCain has stated that he believes that the tenor of the immigration debate has hurt the way Hispanics view the Republican party. McCain goes on saying " I believe the majority of Hispanics share our views that the border must be secure,...often, Hispanics are the first ones to lose their jobs to illegal immigration", " But they also wants us to have an attitude that this are God's children and they must be taken care of " McCain will attend a July National Council for La Raza, the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization which seeks to improve opportunities to Hispanics.

Click here to see Sen McCain plan on immigration and Border security.

McCain who as a Senator represents a border state believes that he will do well among Hispanics " I know the people, I know the patriotism, I know the loyalty, I know the respect for life, respect for family, everything about the Hispanics is tailor made to the Republican party"

To this point of Hispanics being tailor to the Republican party I would like to address with Massachusetts Republicans. The Mass GOP has simply done a very poor job in reaching Massachusetts Hispanics. In effect the GOP has scratch them out of the political equation. Hispanics are naturally conservative and hard workers, with a deep emphasis on family and church. In the competitive labor market you see Walmart adding Hispanic products to their shelves. Sears and Lowes have Spanish in stores signs. So, what seems to be the latency of response in the Mass GOP in reaching the Hispanic vote?

Simply put, If the GOP does not tap into the Hispanic vote, it will continue to lose seat in the House and in local seats.

Massachusetts GOP wake up and smell the coffee !!!