Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his intention to expand the state’s controversial stand-your-ground law by allowing armed citizens to defend themselves against violent rioters and looters.
The New York Post reports on the Republican governor’s proposal to the lawlessness problem that emerged from police brutality protests.
A draft of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed bill expands the list of “forcible felonies” under Florida’s self-defense law to include criminal mischief causing “interruption or impairment” of a business, according to the Miami Herald, which obtained a copy through a records request.
It also specifically allows force against those looting, which the draft defines as burglary within 500 feet of a “violent or disorderly assembly.”
DeSantis also wants to make it a third-degree felony to block traffic during a protest — and offer immunity to drivers who accidentally kill or injure protesters who do so, according to the Herald.
Numerous other sections enhance criminal penalties for people involved in “violent or disorderly assemblies,” and withholds state funds from local governments that cut law enforcement funding, the report said.
The draft’s language puts specifics behind DeSantis’ promise to crack down on violence.
Love it!
Here’s the way it is. They loot and I shoot. Any BLM bastards out there had better pass me and mine on by. It’s not about color. It’s about the right to be left alone.
I couldn’t have said it any better! These losers don’t even have a clue as to what they stand for. Just thugs out doing what they do best. You are so right; “it’s not about color it’s about the right to be left alone!” You come at me I will damn well defend myself!
However, many are brainwashed white young females. Would you shoot them? As for myself, it they were torching my house or business, the answer is YES.
A thug is a thug.
they would never get close enough to torch my home as they would be dead
And defend YOUR property!
I am moving to florida
Glad I moved to Florida fromNYC!!
I used to love visiting NYC but will never go back there again.
It’s so bad Bette Midler, and Rachel Maddow have put their apartments up for sale
maybe those two carpet munchers can get an apartment together!
OMGolly! Where did they go? I hope it wasn’t TEXAS.
Bette and Rachel, please don’t move down here. Florida is great just the way it is.
So long as they don’t come to Fl. W’eve had enough .
I’ve said that too.
Got out while the getting out was good……….. If your a lefty, democrat, liberal, progressive, commie, socialist, fascist, dictator, don’t take that down there and ruin Florida. If your a MAGA American, conservative, constitutionalist, patriot, American loving, law-abiding citizen, welcome to Florida.
Great. These things can’t be one sided. If one side has arms, the other side has to have arms. We can’t allow innocent people to be mowed down without being able to protect themselves.
Susan = What if they are swinging a baseball bat?
That’s aggravated assault . The same charge for shooting someone
Susan… Before they spread someones brains all over the street…SHOOT TO KILL!!!…
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Dion, a baseball bat? I almost feel sorry for them? Almost. The government trained me for 47 years to use a bolt-action weapon. You may know it as a Henry sunburst. As Paul said, using it would be aggravated assault. However, using ‘spook’ (CIA) methods I need no weapon. Thought that going to be a racist rant, didn’t you? Sorry, I don’t bother with that crap. Anyway, I am Native American. Happy Veterans’ Day.
Thank you for your service.
Blessings!
A bat is no match for a shotgun.
if you wait to get hit with a bat you won’t be able to pull the trigger. game over
I would still feel threatened with violent assault and that my life was in danger.
thats just as deadly as a gun
Deadly force is deadly force no matter what the weapon used is. A baseball bat, a knife, a piece of steel pipe or a gun… they all can kill. A motor vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon; the term ‘vehicular assault’ is a legal term and if used as a means to intentionally kill another person it is still murder.
Same difference.
I agree 100%
Susan they’re talking about thugs not innocent people. And innocent people don’t usually hang with thugs.
If this legislation sticks I’m heading to florida!
Arsonists and looters should be shot on sight.
I agree…
should have been, right from the git-go!
we wouldn’t “be in the mess we’re in now”!
This is a great idea and I have a concealed carry permit and believe me if they try to burn or loot anything of mine, it will be the last time. I am tired of this rioting and destroying others hard earned businesses and homes.
Awesome , Florida just added a tremendous amount of People to the State
Applaud the governor. Action necessary. We cannot accept lawless behavior!
My heart breaks for the children today.
Yes, yes, yes…it’s about time someone takes a stand against this bullshit “peaceful” protesting and give the right to self-protect without recrimination to those who are targeted through no fault of their own…love it…
Love this florida governor, about time someone steps up and puts a stop to these no goods who think they can stop triffic or loot stores. The no goods need to get some of their own crap thrown back at them.
I bet there is no rioting and looting in FL this winter…..
I think it’s about time! We need to be able to protect ourselves our family and our property without the threat of going to prison for it.
About time someone got the balls to take a stand against these terrorist
good should be done in every state
Who will be the first to claim that’s racist ?
good idea!
this is the thugs worst nightmare ,I love it gives the property owner their rights back to protect what is theirs every state should have this law in place and you will see thesew roits stop.
You go, Gov. DeSantis! Oh that Texas could have a courageous governor. Gov. Abbott is NOT conservative.
EXCELLENT GOVENOR FOR THIS ACTION TO CURTAIL THESE MARXIST THUGS ONCE AND FOR ALL! AND CHARGE THEM TO ALSO PAY DAMAGES FOR THERE DESTRUCTION!
Man has a pair. Wish all states did the same.
Bravo Governor DeSantis! Give em hell.
Makes sense to me. I knew I liked that guy!
It’s about time someone in authority got serious.
It’s all about, leveling the playing field.
Our President our Country. Trump won. Drain the Swamp.
Yeah! Great Governor! Robbery is robbery no matter when or how.
About time!!
Way to go Florida, this is theway it needs to be in all states. Keep doing a great job.
These laws should have been on the books for a long time. Better late than never I guess.
Good for him! Many American Patriots have been waiting and wondering when our local and state leaders would take a stand against the criminal activities taking place in our country. We can’t allow this anarchy to continue if we value the lives and futures of our children and grandchildren! We have some Domestic Terrorist Groups to deal with, the Democrats, Antifa and BLM. I can support peaceful protests but, I cannot and will not condone rioting, burning, looting, assaults, rapes and murders1
If BIDEN gets in office we all will fail . 1619 project this is what teachers in school won’t tell the kids and try to keep this as quiet as possible it is this movement they call it a socialist country only the rich benefit from this and all of us become slaves this is no joke read 1619 PROJECT at Hillsdale College site it tells all about this communism Marxism SOCIALISM it’s all the same thing . this is what is going on and most know nothing about it in its entirety . they have only learned the high points of a socialist life style they were not taught the low side . AND it is Albertsons all of us . 1619 PROJECT HILLSDALE college site please read and tell everyone you know this is very important I don’t think the president knows about this they have him so distracted I’m sure he don’t know the swamp and BIDEN Hillary Obama AOC KAMALA are all in on this and were told to stop talking about a socialist country but this is the truth please read 1619
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Ok Craig I sent you the message please it is very important
I be darned it’s still up on the site so far its the longest time it stayed. Sorry for the trouble
We have been sold by members of our government . Hillsdale College site about 1619 project it’s all about stuff teachers won’t tell kids in school . they calling it a movement it only the rich benefit and the rest become slaves to to that Hillsdale College site 1619 project this movement will make all of us slaves . the reasons you don’t hear about it in the news and I doubt even the president don’t know about it. We have been sold to rhe communist and BIDEN and his whole clan did it the swamp Hillary Obama and BIDEN is involved in human trafficking and this will cover it up and we all become slaves instead of them going to prison we will be in a place worse than prison. If you don’t obey the communist they will beat you very daily or kill you
Everyone needs to know
It’s about time.
Of course you would do ass
I’m fully supportive of these measures! Lawlessness must cease.
Remember we are in GOD’S HANDS, and David Killed Golith.
BRAVO GOV. DeSantis!!! LONG TIME OVERDUE!
it is bout time. Now that they have a template, I believe the Republican governors will follow suit and the Democrat Governors will ignore the violence within their borders.
This Governor is a keeper, the people that live here should vote him in again!!!!!
Great plan!
DeSantis for President 2028 !
These thugs have little fear of law enforcement. They ARE afraid of We the People!
Every state should pass the same laws! If police cannot protect you, you must be able to protect yourself by any means necessary!
God! At least one Governor is trying to do his job.
Forgive the typo, that was suppose to be good.
God job. These violent lawbreakers should be held accountable.
I live here in Florida and they asked me for my voter registration card and my license before I could vote. So DeSantis has done everything right and will continue even with this legislation. I’m glad he’s my Governor.
Perfect. No reason for any of us to be vandalized, robbed or beaten and not defend ourselves.
I also believe that those looting and rioting should be denied any assistance benefits such as food stamps, college loans etc.
Wish others would follow them!! All rioters should be in jail with no bids posted. These liberal democrats who have no sense bail them out.
This is exactly what has been needed since the beginning of the violent protests(Tray Von Martin) in which race baiters got impressionable people into a frenzy, and then the Anti-Americans and Democrats “didn’t let a crisis go wasted”. You know if Biden-Harris get in, we taxpayers will have to pay to rebuild the cities the anti-American Communists burned to the ground. And they claim white people are racist if they are hesitant to build their businesses in urban areas.
In the extremely rare times an arrest goes wrong, we have a process to justice. Law abiding citizens should not be subjected to violence, death threats, harrassment, nor loss of business, travel, etc because of thugs.
Good for you DeSantis. Floridians should support you 100% because you are looking out for all of the people in your state.