Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is eager to intensify his crackdown on anarchist rioters and jurisdictions that enable their illegal behavior in the Sunshine State.
Besides creating new felonies to deal with violent protesters, DeSantis is also keen on establishing new, harsh penalties for cities that decide to defund or abolish their police departments.
The Daily Wire’s Emily Zanotti reports:
Local Miami news reports that “violent protesters and looters would face new felonies” under the legislation, particularly if they damage property as part of their demonstrations, engage in “disorderly” conduct,” or assault a law enforcement officer.
If caught and convicted, violent protesters could lose their access to state-based welfare programs, DeSantis said.
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“DeSantis told reporters during a news briefing at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office the bill would charge protesters with felonies for damaging property and inflicting injuries, as well as sentence them to mandatory jail time for hitting a law enforcement officer,” POLITICO noted Monday. “The bill, which state lawmakers will consider during next year’s legislative session, would also bar protesters who commit crimes from receiving state benefits or working for the state.”
Florida, unlike Washington, Oregon, New York, and Illinois, has not seen overtly violent anti-police and anti-racism protests, though individual protests in places like Tallahassee and Miami have occasionally devolved into violence, per local media. In Miami, Black Lives Matter protesters have pressed for the police to stop using non-lethal methods to control protests that get out of hand.
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It’s about time, and not a second too soon. Now, if only the rest of the country’s brain dead governors would follow suit……..
Gov. De Santiago, thank you for taking a tough stand against criminals, looters, rioters! I hope other governors and mayors will follow your plan.
Yes thank you Gov DeSantis for having the guts and fortitude to do the right thing. These thugs need to be in prison for a very long time. They have no conscience at all, I guess they learned that from Hussein.
@Faye O’Dell Yes. we can dream can’t we? 😉
I LOVE the parts about “No government jobs” and no more WELFARE for those hopped up hooligans and their entourage. “Guilty by association” needs to be applied in every case. If they don’t know what’s going to happen when the sun goes down by now, it’s time they share in the consequences.
Pissa!
No, Wicked Pissa!
This type of action will deter violence – go FLA
Admitted to the NEAREST FEDERAL PRISON for NO less than 365 Years without possibility of PAROLE !
GITMO
not a minute to soon and if the law cannot use non lethal means they will have to use lethal means thats will stop them better
Try em, guilty verdict, bury them in jail/prison or kill them if deemed appropriate. Do NOT PLAY WITH THESE ANARCHIST!!!!
there should be harsh penalties for those convicted from out of town and for sure from out of state!
SIC ‘EM Gov !!
May I suggest to make those anarchists liable to compensate in full for the damages they cause and keep them imprisoned with forced labor until the damages are paid for ? This could be fun to see those criminals sweating to make good for their misdeeds…
The time has come to stop the violence and If people want to protest do it peaceful. Not media peaceful but truly peaceful
It’s long over due! The problem is that the DEMOCRATS back ANTIFA AND BLM! THE DEMOCRATS RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR BAIL! KAMALA HARRIS HAS A WEB SITE MFF THAT BAILS THESE ANIMALS OUT OF JAIL! THIS IS THE KINDA PEOPLE LIKE HER BERINE AND AOC HATE THIS COUNTRY SO MUCH THEY ARE PLANNING FOR IT TO FAIL! THIS IS NOT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I WANT. I HOPE PEOPLE LOVE THIS COUNTRY MORE THEN THE HATERS IN THE DEMOCRAT PARTY! PLEASE WE ARE SO CLOSE TO NOVEMBER THAT PEOPLE WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN AND SAVE OUR COUNTRY!
GOD BLESS AMERICA WE NEED HIM NOW MORE THEN EVER
Don’t forget that heavy fine. Anything they destroy is going to need replacement, and the looters/rioters/troublemakers should pay to have the buildings or vehicles fixed.
This Is absolutely GREAT NEWS, At least for Floridians…. And restitution for Damages should be on that list as well
Great, Gov. De Santis. The rule of law has been our guide since our country began. These thugs, bullies lawless idiots must be stopped.
I’m proud to be a Floridian! We have a real Governor!
Agree have to get those hiding in the background giving money and weapons to these Terrorist that is what they are Terrorist must take them down by any means needed along with the cowards that are hiding in the background, want names, cease all their assets around the world that includes homes, cars, anything of value all money’s, shares anywhere and anything worth a dime CEASED
“In Miami, Black Lives Matter protesters have pressed for the police to stop using non-lethal methods to control protests that get out of hand.”
I agree with BLM on this. I’ve been saying that police, when attacked, should be allowed to use lethal means to defend themselves, just like any other citizen.
Apply nationwide
Other governors should take note. Unfortunately many of them are Neanderthals and don’t quite get much of anything. Pathetic scenario.
I am so for this. Thank you Governor.