Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that bans homeless people from setting up tents or sleeping in public spaces, as he compared the issue of homelessness to the chaos of spring break.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that bans homeless people from setting up tents or sleeping in public spaces, as he compared the issue of homelessness to the chaos of spring break.

  • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldEnglish
    62·
    6 months ago

    So let me get this straight, if I, living in Florida, ever found a fire ant free spot to lay down and relax in a park, I’ll be harassed by cops now? Or is this just for the “shittier” neighborhoods? What about people at the beach?

    The current governor and Florida legislature are a bunch of mean spirited bigoted buffoons.

    • 0110010001100010@lemmy.world
      491·
      6 months ago

      So let me get this straight, if I, living in Florida, ever found a fire ant free spot to lay down and relax in a park, I’ll be harassed by cops now?

      Probably would depend on the color of your skin…

      This is just another attempt to harass people they don’t like.

    • quindraco@lemm.ee
      24·
      6 months ago

      No, it’s worse. If you go sunbathing on the beach and fall asleep, you’re a criminal.

    • bdonvr@thelemmy.club
      8·
      6 months ago

      Only if you look homeless. They don’t care about you they just want to harass the already disadvantaged.

    • Slatlun@lemmy.ml
      5·
      6 months ago

      This is for the ‘good’ neighborhoods. They’ll be where enforcement happens, and it will be selective.