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To: SeekAndFind
Link to the Bill

Another exert:

2. b. If a person violates subparagraph 1. by intentionally 53 dumping litter onto private property for the purpose of 54 intimidating the owner, resident, or invitee of such property 55 and such litter contains a credible threat, the person commits a 56 felony of the third degree,

So again, no restriction on speaking one's mind. Only a restriction of dumping litter on somebody's property to threaten and intimidate them.

This is NOT banning free speech, it is banning targeted threats and harassments against victims in their own home.

11 posted on 04/28/2023 10:08:57 PM PDT by AndyTheBear
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To: AndyTheBear
So again, no restriction on speaking one's mind. Only a restriction of dumping litter on somebody's property to threaten and intimidate them.

If BLM, or a Democratic politician, were to leave a flyer on someone's private property, would they be prosecuted as a felony for "dumping litter"?

What if I say I felt "intimidated" by a BLM flyer left on my lawn? Would my subjective feeling be enough for felony charges? Or would the subjective feelings of some groups be accorded higher deference than that of others?

We already have laws against threats and harassment. As with all "hate crime" bills, this one sounds like an opportunity for much mischief.

16 posted on 04/28/2023 10:27:29 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: AndyTheBear

Your credibility is impressive after years of weaponization by the left. Intimidation is in the mind; it cannot be measured. When someone claims to be intimidated there is presumed to be a crime. When you leave a flier on a doorstep the person involved or even a third party can claim intimidation and harassment. Vague laws are a gift to lawyers & to the left.
In example: The result of “triggering” prohibitions at University has been the death of free speech and full throated unopposed wokism.


24 posted on 04/29/2023 4:33:36 AM PDT by JayGalt (Convenience is the bait in which the true poison is concealed.)
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To: AndyTheBear
The state is saying a pamphlet is litter. That's the state of our government these days. This is no different than putting a pamphlet on a mosque door and saying we don't like the praying 5 times a day. The state would consider that pamphlet litter and a threat. This type of scenarios will be used to squash covid theories or any similar concerns as well.

Naturally any pro life pamphlet on a abortion clinic or bibble tract can easily be considered hate by a homo group or other religious group.

28 posted on 04/29/2023 5:06:43 AM PDT by Theoria
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To: AndyTheBear

I tried accessing the link you provided :

https://m.flsenate.gov/

My Safari browser says the Server cannot be found


33 posted on 04/29/2023 5:41:12 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: AndyTheBear

Ok, the state’s website was probably down for a short while. I am able to access it now.


34 posted on 04/29/2023 5:43:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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