Posted on 04/15/2024 6:17:38 PM PDT by House Atreides
While much of the country is battling astro-turfed anti-Israel protests, Florida is not dealing with road closures. Governor DeSantis passed what NPR called the nations “toughest protest legislation” back in 2021.
From NPR:
Florida’s governor has signed a law that he called the “strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement measure in the country.” The law was written in response to protests around the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. It provides new protections for police and increases the penalties for people who take part in property damage or violence during protests.
Florida experienced little of the violence seen elsewhere in the country last summer following Floyd’s death. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said tougher laws were needed to make sure Florida doesn’t see the kind of protests that occurred in Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., and other cities. At the bill signing Monday, DeSantis said, “If you riot, if you loot, if you harm others, particularly if you harm a law enforcement officer during one of these violent assemblies, you’re going to jail.”
The law increases penalties for protesters who block roadways or deface public monuments. It creates a new crime, “mob intimidation.” And it requires that anyone arrested at a protest be denied bail until their first court appearance, likely making for overnight jail stays.
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:). nothing but the best for FL. thx Gov. Ron.
In before “the globalists told him to do it.”
Just a 2028 campaign publicity stunt by Rhonda.
~ Fudgepacker_c
Not even the Rachel Corrie treatment?
Asking for a friend who suggests a couple examples would make blocking traffic a thing of the past...
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed an “anti-riot bill” into law that, among other things, grants civil immunity to people who decide to drive their cars into protesters who are blocking a road if they feel threatened.
RN wife and I are looking at options for relocation.
I’m an Oregonian. She’s Filipino.
We both HATE it here in Oregon. (58 years here and it is sooooo different from when I was a child)
Florida looks good as a better place to work and live.
My wife arrived in the USA on Election Day in 2016.
Entered LEGALLY (fiancée visa).
My wife and I retired and moved from the Willamette Valley to Oklahoma to be near our daughter and family. Weather is sometimes crazy, but we love it here. Good people. Unfortunately, there is sales tax, both state and county.
We’re allowed to run them over in florida.
Everyone is packing heat. So the question is, do you feel lucky punk? Do ya
Sarasota, Florida is FABULOUS!!!
WOW! So you increase the price thugs have to pay and suddenly they don’t want to commit the crime. Magic!
Also not happening in Florida...
It’s elections being secured.
It’s budget protected from Deep State.
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