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Chi67

(1,103 posts)
5. Well
Tue Oct 24, 2023, 10:03 PM
Oct 2023

Then get rid of him. I know you didn't do this, but your state voted for him overwhelmingly, TWICE. The second time even more than the first time, which honestly shocked me. Yet, I keep hearing that Florida is a great welcoming, place for gay people like me to come visit. (serious bullshit!)

I have gay friends down there telling me they are planning to leave as soon as possible. One gay friend of mine who has had a family vacation home down there for decades has told me he will never go back. He said he doesn't even recognize Florida anymore. The last time he went down there he said it was way too dangerous, and he did not feel safe to the point he won't go back. This is from person who has been a part time resident for over 30 years.

That is fucking sad as hell. Your hate for DeSantis may have no bounds. But your state government as whole has told us in no uncertain terms that we are not welcome. The rest of us cannot change your state. YOU have to do that. So quit complaining, get off your ass and start campaigning.

If you can't do that, then Florida should be kicked out of the USA.

I'm sorry, as a gay man, I am done with Florida. When gay people are afraid to go there, it should no longer be part of the USA. No one should be afraid to travel anywhere in a country that claims to be "free".

As gay man in Chicago, I can't do shit to change your state. YOU have to do it, so get busy. Otherwise, your words are hollow.

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