Bob sits down with Former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott. As a third generation native of Lee County, he has seen the area grow along with its needs. Together they talk about the early days of his career and why he decided to pursue law enforcment. Bob speaks of the many issues facing police officers today. From society challenging police officers to the media who scrutinize their every decision, he talks about a world that is much different than when he was young. How big of an effect did Ferguson have in all of this? Are body cams the answer? How do we keep our kids safe in schools? All of these questions and more on today's episode of The Rommel Report. 1:00 -  Mike shares his background growing up 3:09 -  Bob talks about a funny story before joining the Academy in New York 7:44 -  Who is the vocal minority that we see that takes to the streets? 13:22 - Schools have become a point of high peril and risk 34:04 - Should teachers be armed?

Ep. 7 - A Conversation With Former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott

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Bob welcomes David Lawrence Center CEO, Scott Burgess to the podcast.  Bob and Scott dive deep into a number of topics ranging from mental health awareness to addiction issues and how the David Lawrence Center can help those people in need, along with the community.  A good counselor is so important. With Collier County growing at a rapid pace, the number of mental health cases is poised to rise quickly. Bob and Scott talk about a number of stats and preventive measures you can examine to find out whether someone you love may need attention.   If you or someone you know needs help please contact the David Lawrence Center here: https://davidlawrencecenter.org/  

The Issue Of Mental Health with Scott Burgess #21

With Budget battles and more on the horizon, how can we ensure that politicians will be responsible when it comes to the taxpayer's money? Bob welcomes Grover Norquist to the show. He is the president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer advocacy group he founded in 1985 at President Reagan’s request. Together, they talk about the President's tax reforms, the impact of raising the federal minimum wage, student loan debt and health care reform. What are the problems facing the taxpayers and the solutions that can lead us to a more prosperous nation? Find out on today's episode of The Rommel Report! Americans For Tax Reform Learn more about Grover Norquist

The Battle For Tax Reform with Grover Norquist #20

The government has expanded to the point that it is way past its core function. So how do we get it back to our foundation? Bob welcomes Skylar Zander to the show! He is the Florida State Director of Americans For Prosperity. Together, they talk about some of the major issues in our country today, from Healthcare to the talk of "free college". They discuss how bad government policies seem to be "fixed" by introducing more bad policies! How can we break this cycle? What would our Founding Fathers think about where we stand today? Where are the people who want to fight debt and deficits in the country? Find out more on today's episode of The Rommel Report.   Learn More About AFP  

Solutions For Prosperity with Skylar Zander #19

As Bob visits with constituents in Southwest Florida, he's often asked about the difference between the House and the Senate in Tallahassee. Kathleen Passidomo is Florida Senate Majority Leader and she joins the podcast! Together, they discuss the differences between the two chambers and some of the work they have accomplished together. She talks about her views on some of the legislation that has passed this year and what is in store for the state as we move forward. Plus, hear her views on Nancy Pelosi, Sanctuary Cities and President Trump all on today's episode of The Rommel Report! Learn more about Senator Passidomo Representative Bob Rommel

A Look At The Senate with Kathleen Passidomo #18

Will people look back on the 2019 legislative session in Tallahassee and say it was historic? Bob welcomes Ray Rodrigues to the podcast. He is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 76th District. He believes people recognize this year as a historic one for the state. First, they start with legalizing vouchers in education and empowering parents. This a fight that was a quarter of a century in the making. Next, they discuss the reforms in health care, including getting rid of the Certificate of Need and legalizing the ability to buy prescription drugs from Canada. Can these changes in the state have wide-ranging ramification across the nation? Will these legislative victories leave an indelible mark on the state? Find out on today's episode of The Rommel Report!    Learn more about Ray Rodrigues

Ep. 7 - A Conversation With Former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott

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