[Corrie22]

same rules they have for camping....

[beach43ofus]

Originally Posted by kjm-1995

Classic Florida: "Let’s pass a draconian policy but not actually fund the enforcement of said policy, and instead pawn the responsibility off on local government."

If the state thinks it's such a problem, they should fund the solution.

The State lays out the framework of high level policies/laws of what will be prohibited, or allowed. Enforcement is almost always left up to the local authorities...that is standard operating procedure.

DeSantis used the same methods in dealing with covid, and it worked well.

If its not broke, don't fix it.

We don't need massive State debt, like they have up North by trying to centralize everything.

One reason Millions are flocking to FLA because they like the way things are done here. They're voting with their feet.

[lrlabs]

Originally Posted by Ghaati

But then they'd have to use all that massive surplus money the governor keeps boasting about, instead of wasting it on busing Texas immigrants to Martha's Vineyard.

I think it was only one bus to Martha's Vineyard which the locals promptly kicked them out!

[beach43ofus]

Originally Posted by lrlabs

I think it was only one bus to Martha's Vineyard which the locals promptly kicked them out!

I was there that day. Liberal media was everywhere asking to interview me as a Florida resident visiting the Blue bastion of wealth.

PM me and I'll send you pics...if attachments are allowed.

I told them to save their time...their station would never air the interview. My words don't fit their agenda.

[Ghaati]

Originally Posted by lrlabs

I think it was only one bus to Martha's Vineyard which the locals promptly kicked them out!

They weren't "promptly kicked out." They were given food, blankets, brought inside, a few were treated with medical attention for illness, and arrangements were made to have them transported to places where they could receive better care - since no one at Martha's Vineyard was informed that a bus was coming, and they hadn't any chance to make arrangements there.

[kjm-1995]

Originally Posted by beach43ofus

The State lays out the framework of high level policies/laws of what will be prohibited, or allowed. Enforcement is almost always left up to the local authorities...that is standard operating procedure.

DeSantis used the same methods in dealing with covid, and it worked well.

If its not broke, don't fix it.

We don't need massive State debt, like they have up North by trying to centralize everything.

One reason Millions are flocking to FLA because they like the way things are done here. They're voting with their feet.

I believe in strong levels of centralization, so I don't think you're gonna appeal to me in this way. That's probably the part of living down here I detest the most, and it infuriates me that people believe it's effective or desirable. I also think very lowly of the people who come here seeking it out.

[bmw335xi]

Originally Posted by Ghaati

They weren't "promptly kicked out." They were given food, blankets, brought inside, a few were treated with medical attention for illness, and arrangements were made to have them transported to places where they could receive better care - since no one at Martha's Vineyard was informed that a bus was coming, and they hadn't any chance to make arrangements there.

They were kicked out. Typical of wealthy liberals. They voice their support for homeless tents, crime, etc... yet hide behind their 10 foot walls with private security.

[Travelassie]

Originally Posted by kjm-1995

Classic Florida: "Let’s pass a draconian policy but not actually fund the enforcement of said policy, and instead pawn the responsibility off on local government."

If the state thinks it's such a problem, they should fund the solution.

Apparently you ( and your fellow DeSantis critics) either didn't read, or ignored the statements that the state plans to fund the mandates in the new bill that provide for the basic needs, and security at the existing homeless shelters, and has designated the FL Dept of Children and Families (DCF) to oversee the creation and running of alternative sites where homeless can go once the homeless shelters have reached their capacity. Provisions include mental health, programs to address other needs of the homeless, and to date, the state has earmarked 30 million dollars for this effort. What's left up to each local government is how to implement the provisions of the bill, in ways they see fit as best for their communities. The bill also stipulates that the use of illegal drugs and alcohol be prohibited at these locations



Nobody said it would be easy, and and it may not be a perfect solution, but it looks as though, from the articles I unearthed via a Google search, even DeSantis' most vocal antagonizers have to admit that it's at least a good faith effort at trying to do *something* ( that might even help the folks who want help) about the growing homeless problem.




https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...5/73050619007/




https://www.news-press.com/story/opi...s/73046944007/