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Norbert

(6,043 posts)
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:49 AM Apr 2021

Our trip to Florida in the Fall has been postponed indefinitely

We initially planned on going last October but with the COVID-19 still raging we decided against it last April.

This year it was starting to look hopeful but there were some concerns. The last straw was DeSantis and the Florida legislature and the signing the 'Anti-Riot' Bill into law. We discussed it this morning and unfortunately put the kabash on a trip until things settle down if that is possible. My concern is this law could be open to interpretation; if it is found we voted the 'wrong' way what would happen? The 'vote stupid like you do up North' comment makes me think things a bordering on out of control. This is a risk we are not willing to take. It is unfortunate. I vacationed in Florida, particularly in the Ft Lauderdale-Pompano many times when I was younger & loved it a lot and wanted at least one more shot to vacation there.

Our plans may take us now to other places. Virginia Beach has been discussed, Outer Banks possibly and even Myrtle Beach if S C don't catch a case of the crazies too. One way or another we will start making plans again.

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Our trip to Florida in the Fall has been postponed indefinitely (Original Post) Norbert Apr 2021 OP
SC already has the crazies. we can do it Apr 2021 #1
Yeah I know. My mouth was watering for Chuck's Steak House too Norbert Apr 2021 #4
I am scheduled to go to WDW in May LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #2
Not to mention Stand Your Ground. Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #3
"if it is found we voted the 'wrong' way what would happen?" EX500rider Apr 2021 #5

LetMyPeopleVote

(145,894 posts)
2. I am scheduled to go to WDW in May
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:55 AM
Apr 2021

I am fully vaccinated and right now I am still planning on making this trip

Diamond_Dog

(32,179 posts)
3. Not to mention Stand Your Ground.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 12:00 PM
Apr 2021

We just got that in Ohio. Lots more “justified” shooting on the horizon....

I loved the Outer banks back in the 90s.... but they are having terrible flooding problems now with the rising ocean. Such a shame.

EX500rider

(10,891 posts)
5. "if it is found we voted the 'wrong' way what would happen?"
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 12:40 PM
Apr 2021

How exactly would someone in Fla (I assume you mean police?) know how you voted? Or why would they care?
Around half of Fla votes blue with no problem btw

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