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So what’s new in DuhSantistan?

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by jjgator55, May 18, 2022.

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  1. jjgator55

    jjgator55 VIP Member

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    DeSantis just signed a bill making it illegal to peacefully protest in residential areas, peaceful protestors will be arrested and could be put in jail if they do not comply.

    "Sending unruly mobs to private residences, like we have seen with the angry crowds in front of the homes of Supreme Court justices, is inappropriate," DeSantis said in a statement. "This bill will provide protection to those living in residential communities, and I am glad to sign it into law."

    I wonder how the third amendment of the Constitution feels about that?
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill banning protests outside any residence - CNNPolitics
     
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  2. gatordavisl

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    TBH protesters should have no business disrupting neighborhoods and people in their private residences. OTOH, DeSantis appears hellbent on extinguishing the rights & freedoms of the FL citizenry. He's a dangerous buffoon.
     
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  3. jjgator55

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    I do find it ironic that the MAGA’s like DeSantis feel it’s fine to open carry any place they wish but peaceful protests are dangerous. It’s almost as ridiculous as their belief that books are more dangerous to children than guns and Covid.
     
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    But what if they aren't disrupting? Should a person not be able to stand on a sidewalk holding a sign?
     
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    They absolutely should be able to stand on the sidewalk and protest. What they shouldn't do is block people's driveways, go on or throw trash on private property or block the streets (mostly due to other people that live there but don't have anything to do with the person being protested).
     
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    Has this been a problem in Fla?
     
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    I remember all the people protesting outside the Laundrie's home in Florida after Brian's disappearance. That was actually in Florida but Ron didn't give a shit because he couldn't use it to pander.
     
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    AFAIC this shall henceforth be known as “Laundrie’s Law”
     
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    Or Casey Anthony's (parents) house.
     
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  10. gatordavisl

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    It's a tough one. If the sidewalk is public property, then people should have a right to occupy that space. IMO, they should not have a right to infringe upon people's right to quiet enjoyment. For example, how would you feel about your children playing in your front yard, while protesters screamed nasty things about you just a few feet away?
     
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    The OP article said the bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support, 28-3. There really is nothing to this story. The law is codifying and further defining other laws that already relate to public disturbance and nuisance on private property. Just another example of DeSantis haters twisting the context to incite.
     
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    Does this apply to the Governor's Mansion?
     
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    This law was passed because of protests outside the supreme court justices homes in VA - to pander to republicans in Florida. It has absolutely nothing to do with Florida and was completely superfluous to existing laws regarding private property. 100% Ron throwing red meat to his base.
     
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    Good use of federal tax money, Ronald.
     
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    Yep. In DeSantis' defense, which is not an easy thing to type, it's not like he did this by executive order. It has bipartisan approval in the Senate.

    I'm definitely not a fan of protesting in front of someone's house for what they did as public officials. I'm not sure a state law was required.

    Can someone stop a protest that marches slowly University Avenue because they live on it?
     
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    Complains about inflation from the Fed printing money then in turn takes said money and spends it
     
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    It's DeSantism. Pass useless performative laws for no purpose other than to troll.
     
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    LOL, that money came from the Feds
     
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    SCOTUS has already ruled that you can protest in front of the private homes of abortion providers and threw out laws against buffer zones. How is this different?
     
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