Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill banning homeless people from camping in public places, infuriating many on the left.
The bill would ban homeless people from sleeping or camping on public streets, sidewalks, or parks starting October 1.
“Florida will not allow homeless encampments to infiltrate our people or undermine our people’s quality of life, as we have seen in states like New York and California,” DeSantis said in a statement. “The bill I signed today supports our commitment to law and order while ensuring homeless people have the resources they need to get back on their feet.”
The law requires local governments to provide homeless people with sleeping spaces approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Failure to comply may result in lawsuits from businesses and residents.
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Critics say the bill would make homelessness worse and unfairly penalize homeless people.
“We’re not meeting people where they are, and we want people to be sober, which isn’t realistic for some of this population.” Said Michael Kimberl of the Alfred Washburn Center appears on WEAR-TV.
“We don’t know where to set up campgrounds that won’t reduce property values in our communities, so we’re likely to end up with leper colonies in remote areas that people can’t access. ” he added. “Until someone tells us how this works, it’s going to be disastrous.”
Some took to social media to criticize DeSantis and the Republican Party.
“This is terrible. Homeless people move to Florida because they can survive there. This is cruel. Half the people I know squat in the Florida woods every winter. ” answered Homeless activist Rebecca Powell.
“Let brutal DeSantis spend a week homeless looking for a place to sleep. Oh man.” Said Another critic.
“Homeless gays and puppies in Florida, be careful. Sleeping on public property is prohibited here. Damn DeSantis. Stay safe. Don’t talk to the police. Be cautious and arm yourself if necessary.” answered Accounts that identify as transgender and pansexual.
“This cruel, inhuman, vile life, a bag of shit.” answered BLM supporter. “Are there any marginalized human beings in your state who are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?”
“In a state with a housing crisis, these fake Christians will do to the homeless what they did to immigrants: dehumanize them.” read Another reply.
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