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Demovictory9

(37,113 posts)
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 07:51 AM Sep 2023

FL nazis arrested under new desantis law: illegal to hang banners/project images w/o prop owner perm

Probably new law created to prosecute liberals


https://www.rawstory.com/florida-neo-nazi-arrested/


Busted: Florida neo-Nazi arrested for hanging swastikas on overpass


Busted: Florida neo-Nazi arrested for hanging swastikas on overpass


A Florida man allegedly responsible for hanging swastikas and anti-Semitic propaganda banners on a bridge overlooking Interstate 4 has been arrested under a new law designed to prohibit such displays, reported WTSP on Wednesday.


"Jason Brown, a 48-year-old from Cape Canaveral, was arrested for his alleged actions on June 10. But he didn't work alone, FDLE agents said. Currently, there are three outstanding warrants for additional demonstrators who reportedly participated but live out of state," reported Claire Farrow. "Brown is a self-proclaimed member of the antisemitic, extremist group 'Order of the Black Sun,' FDLE agents said."


Brown is one of the first people to be charged under Florida H.B. 269, a new statute signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year. Among other things, the law prohibits people from displaying banners or projecting images onto buildings or structures without the consent of the property owner.
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FL nazis arrested under new desantis law: illegal to hang banners/project images w/o prop owner perm (Original Post) Demovictory9 Sep 2023 OP
Womp womp. They've been big fans of DeSantis so far. tanyev Sep 2023 #1
Leopard faces,.. magicarpet Sep 2023 #2
Original story here: emulatorloo Sep 2023 #3
can of worms here onethatcares Sep 2023 #4
When exactly does freedom of speech morph into hate speech? efhmc Sep 2023 #5
I'm going to leave that for onethatcares Sep 2023 #6
Hate speech is also protected by the first amendment. Elessar Zappa Sep 2023 #8
Doesn't inthewind21 Sep 2023 #10
I'm quite sure Florida didn't expect to use this law against Nazis gratuitous Sep 2023 #9
Here's some booking pics from other crimes MagickMuffin Sep 2023 #7

magicarpet

(18,456 posts)
2. Leopard faces,..
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 08:13 AM
Sep 2023

... being eaten by the Face Eating Leopard Party.

Nazis consuming and devouring the tears and blood of Nazis. Justice finds Fascists.

emulatorloo

(46,135 posts)
3. Original story here:
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 08:15 AM
Sep 2023
Florida neo-Nazi demonstrator arrested after hanging swastikas, antisemitic banners over I-4

He claims to be a member of an antisemitic extremist group called "Order of the Black Sun."

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/florida-neo-nazi-demonstrator-jason-brown-arrest-i4/67-465a908a-310e-4c96-bcab-15462bb02c0e

onethatcares

(16,957 posts)
4. can of worms here
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 08:20 AM
Sep 2023

as much as I personally dislike "hate speech" it's a slippery slope to ban it. Are banners being pulled by airplanes subject to the same limitations? If a slogan or emoji is projected on the side of a condominium do all the residents have to give their approval and permission?

Like I said, it's a slippery slope IMO.

There used to be a saying, "Although I don't agree or support your opinion, I would fight to allow you to have it".

efhmc

(16,065 posts)
5. When exactly does freedom of speech morph into hate speech?
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 09:06 AM
Sep 2023

Hate speech to me is that speech that is meant to harm other people.

onethatcares

(16,957 posts)
6. I'm going to leave that for
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 09:32 AM
Sep 2023

brighter minds to answer. It's almost like asking, "What's pornography?"

Elessar Zappa

(16,385 posts)
8. Hate speech is also protected by the first amendment.
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 10:11 AM
Sep 2023

As long as you’re not directly threatening an individual with violence, anything goes.

 

inthewind21

(4,616 posts)
10. Doesn't
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 10:31 AM
Sep 2023

really matter what hate speech is to you. What is it to everyone not you? And who's definition is right and who's is not? Careful what you wish for, you just might get it.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
9. I'm quite sure Florida didn't expect to use this law against Nazis
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 10:25 AM
Sep 2023

They figured they'd put the kibosh on those woke lunatics who are always pointing out the yawning chasm between conservative policies and the ideals of United States.

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