Weed yes, gambling no?

There is always great cynical amusement — and certainly exasperating frustrations — when Florida's legislators gather for their annual spring fling. You never know what dumb surprises are going to end up becoming law.

If only all lawmakers would follow Naples Sen. Garrett Richter. He says his first priority is: “Do no harm.”

But surely, some of Richter's colleagues and supporters may be wondering why he is the lead lawmaker on three bills that are part of a package that, if approved, could expand gambling in Florida — including the opening of mega-casino resorts, one each in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.