This is a plea for tolerance.

Liberals are just like the rest of us.

They marry, breed at least those of opposite sexes and live among us.

Comments across the Sunshine State for Memorial Day:

Florida Gov. Rick Scott

This weekend Floridians throughout our state will remember the men and women of the United States armed forces who have lost their lives while serving our country throughout our nations history. As wecome together with family and friends to honor our fallen military and veterans, let us also bring to mind the tremendous sacrifice they have made for our benefit.

There should be little surprise that the states largest and most authoritative business advocates expect to be as -- or more -- engaged in the 2012 election cycle than they were in past campaigns.

This could mean more TV ads as the campaigns race to the wire, and even more attention to social media, such as YouTube and Twitter.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Florida, which have historically sided with the Republican Party and candidates in the Sunshine State, are already maintaining that trend in terms of where theyre spending their money.

Looking to honor the Memorial Day holiday this weekend while still treating yourself to a good time? Look no further -- we've got your answers.

While Florida has almost five centuries of recorded history, the Sunshine State is still fairly new to the United States. More of its history was under the Spanish flag than the stars and stripes. Nonetheless, there are a number of sites across the state that entertain and instruct -- as well as honor our fallen soldiers and sailors.

Political consultant Doug Guetzloe is in the news this week after being sentenced to 15 months in federal prison Monday for not filing his tax returns. But he has long been a newsmaker and figure of controversy. His conservative activism takes many forms in Central Florida, where he's based, and in state and national issues. He founded Ax the Tax, a Florida anti-tax group, in 1982, and is a radio talk-show host and media maven. (Last month he was one of the Sayfie Review's "Florida Gurus.")

It was, they said, the crime of the century.

The state won't give in to a request from a group of voting rights organizations to halt the ongoing purge of noncitizens from the roll of voters in Florida.

Project Vote, Fair Elections Legal Network, Advancement Project, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, LULAC Florida, and the Hillsborough Hispanic Coalition Inc. announced Thursday they had sent a letter to Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner, claiming the states effort to identify and remove people who may not be citizens violates federal law.

The groups also demanded the state immediately cease the review process.

Florida Power & Light has installed 3.3 million "smart" electric meters, with another 1 million to go.

Critics say the $800 million program is a dumb waste of money, or worse.

Three counties -- Brevard, Charlotte and Indian River -- have formally requested that the state Public Service Commission allow them to opt out of the program. Volusia County has requested that the PSC enable residents only to opt into the changeover.

On Monday, the Flagler County Commission voted to draft a letter asking that the PSC permit its residents to opt out as well.

In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, a poll from Quinnipiac University unveiled on Thursday finds that Floridians remain behind the Stand Your Ground law that has received new attention following the incident.