In the latest twist on DeSantis' war on Pride crosswalks in the state, a judge has ruled that police had no probable cause to arrest a sidewalk chalkers. Then, three more were arrested.
(1) Project a rainbow onto the crosswalk (yes, with very bright light, even in the daylight) from the nearby Pulse Night Club.
(2) Organize a protest in which people carrying rainbow flags walk back and forth across the crosswalk. Pedestrians, of course, have right of way over traffic.
My favorite idea is to just pride-ify every other crosswalk. Locations not near doughnut shops can be prioritized so that the cops have to ... not be eating doughnuts while they shred the Constitution.
It's also crucial that journalists FOIA the staffing records or whatever. The taxpayers need to know how much this is costing them.
Are they going to start harassing little kids for drawing on sidewalks and driveways now as well? FFS It’s not like the police should be out stopping actual crimes or anything……
Protip for fascists: if your ideology is so weak and pathetic that it can't withstand seeing a fucking rainbow, you 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 want to shop around for some better things to believe in.
Judge did the right thing - hope the other 3 get released as quickly- Fl is getting worse and worse DeSantis is a second trump a racist, homophonic, moron who will do anything to make it more difficult for decent people to express their rights
He must be VOTED OUT OF OFFICE ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE REPUBLICANS
Class traitors arresting their own at their übermaster’s command. Disgraceful.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ to all those striving to maintain the Pulse crosswalk colors! Your courage and determination set the standard for all of us who are seeking a more just and fair world.
Thanks for reporting this, Erin. This made my day.
Hooray for the brave and tenacious individuals who have been outside the Pulse Nightclub protesting this absurd, hateful, and illegal law. May they carry on the fight and gain more allies and publicity like this. It was also fun to see in your reporting that DeSantis and GOP state legislators are trying to blame each other for the waste of taxpayers money and public resources caused by having state troopers stake out the site and arrest and handcuff non-violent and law abiding citizens while real criminals run riot on Florida's roads.
Democrats need to stop being "nice." A Democrat controlled City or town in Florida should take action to wipe out a memorial they control that would upset MAGA if it were taken down and obliterate it. Select a police memorial and wipe it out. And say too bad its had its time and you only get respect if you give it. Just go and do it. It's the only thing these f-ckers understand.
Couple of ideas:
(1) Project a rainbow onto the crosswalk (yes, with very bright light, even in the daylight) from the nearby Pulse Night Club.
(2) Organize a protest in which people carrying rainbow flags walk back and forth across the crosswalk. Pedestrians, of course, have right of way over traffic.
My favorite idea is to just pride-ify every other crosswalk. Locations not near doughnut shops can be prioritized so that the cops have to ... not be eating doughnuts while they shred the Constitution.
It's also crucial that journalists FOIA the staffing records or whatever. The taxpayers need to know how much this is costing them.
I hear you, but Pulse is sacred ground. That crosswalk is sacred.
Every crosswalk is a Pulse crosswalk. This is America. Chalk them all.
Every crosswalk is a “Pulse crosswalk.” We live in America. Chalk them all 💅
(3) Six spray nozzles with colorful paints mounted on the underside of a van.
They will claim the light is a distraction and hazard to traffic. They are trying to erase us
Sure they will. But let them try to find that in Florida Code. ;-)
Are they going to start harassing little kids for drawing on sidewalks and driveways now as well? FFS It’s not like the police should be out stopping actual crimes or anything……
Protip for fascists: if your ideology is so weak and pathetic that it can't withstand seeing a fucking rainbow, you 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 want to shop around for some better things to believe in.
Well SAID! 😄
Rhonda Satan has his entire ego tied up in keeping that crosswalk rainbow-free. What a legacy.
Judge did the right thing - hope the other 3 get released as quickly- Fl is getting worse and worse DeSantis is a second trump a racist, homophonic, moron who will do anything to make it more difficult for decent people to express their rights
He must be VOTED OUT OF OFFICE ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE REPUBLICANS
To the protestors: Right on!!!
THIS WAS A MEMORIAL.
As a native Floridian, this makes me INSANE! Desantis is a Trump wannabe PIG and Orlando is a rights-forward community.
Keep on it, folks! Share and, Floridians, refuse to back down!
Class traitors arresting their own at their übermaster’s command. Disgraceful.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ to all those striving to maintain the Pulse crosswalk colors! Your courage and determination set the standard for all of us who are seeking a more just and fair world.
I really appreciate what these protesters are doing and hope they stay safe.
Chalk under our shoes -- everyone, everywhere -- what a glorious thought. Walkways only of course...
Thanks for reporting this, Erin. This made my day.
Hooray for the brave and tenacious individuals who have been outside the Pulse Nightclub protesting this absurd, hateful, and illegal law. May they carry on the fight and gain more allies and publicity like this. It was also fun to see in your reporting that DeSantis and GOP state legislators are trying to blame each other for the waste of taxpayers money and public resources caused by having state troopers stake out the site and arrest and handcuff non-violent and law abiding citizens while real criminals run riot on Florida's roads.
Democrats need to stop being "nice." A Democrat controlled City or town in Florida should take action to wipe out a memorial they control that would upset MAGA if it were taken down and obliterate it. Select a police memorial and wipe it out. And say too bad its had its time and you only get respect if you give it. Just go and do it. It's the only thing these f-ckers understand.
This hatred and lack of empathy is difficult to digest! Stay strong America! The pendulum will swing back in a big way!
Florida and more importantly DeSantis just sucks
It's a tough fight - the cops are in their natural habitat, a Dunkin Donuts parking lot