Unknown to many Bowl-goers, cameras scanned each face that entered Raymond James Stadium for the football game. Facial profiles were checked against a law enforcement database in search of criminals. The surveillance system had the capability to immediately identify those with a record of illegal activities. The criminal justice system is unjust, Simon said, especially when it comes to minorities. There is a degree of racial profiling that needs to be addressed, Simon said.
Policemen stop blacks.
There's also a problem with who gets the opportunity for a plea bargain. This is a major problem in Florida. One item on the upcoming legislative session the ACLU favors deals with the issue of domestic partners. The ACLU supports allowing two adults, regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation, to be jointly responsible for each other's care, also allowing for visitation of the domestic partner in case of crisis or illness. Simon's speech is open and free to the public and will be held in the Campus Activities Center on the USF-St.