Articles by Andrew Slominski

  • Rochester Private Fire Company Public Relations Disaster - June 8th, 2009

    In a parallel universe, public servants would compete to serve the public best.
    Today the union leader for the Rochester Private Fire Company ‘won’ a decision by a State judge that ceases the Company’s participation in Rochester City “Cool Sweeps”. In the past, the professional and volunteer firefighters of RPFC would give back to their customers [...]

  • Yes, Legalize Pot, But Why Tax It? - May 8th, 2009

    I’m amazed and encouraged by the recent uptick in news stories about legalizing pot. Call it pot, marijuana, hemp or what have you, the basic issue is the same. While I agree that we should decriminalize this incredible plant that can be used for numerous industrial, commercial and medicinal uses, I’m discouraged by two points [...]