In the past few days, the NAACP and the largest groups representing left-wing LGBTQ and Hispanic activists have issued “travel warnings” about visiting Florida.
These groups claim that Florida, with new laws signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, is “dangerous” and “hostile” to blacks, gays, and Hispanics.
On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Rich Scott responded with a travel advisory of his own — one directed at “all socialists visiting the state of Florida.”
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In a press release, Scott said the warning was necessary because of the Biden administration’s “attempts to erase capitalism and the system that has brought prosperity to Florida and the entire United States.”
“The state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by Socialists and others who work in the Biden Administration,” Scott said.
“Let me be clear,” he continued, “any attempts to spread the oppression and poverty that Socialism always brings will be rebuffed by the people of Florida. “Travelers should be aware that attempts to spread Socialism in north Florida will fail and be met with laughter and mockery.”
“However, in much of Central and South Florida,” he added, “the situation is far more dangerous for Socialists, as they may encounter people from Cuba, Venezuela, and other parts of Central and South America and the Caribbean who have direct knowledge of, and experience with, the horrors of Socialism.”
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In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Scott noted, “I hope all socialists know that there’s a travel advisory. … because we believe in free markets and organic growth and things like that.”
Scott also criticized the NAACP for its divisive rhetoric in criticizing DeSantis’ efforts to end race-baiting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
“I’m very disappointed the NAACP would do something like this,” said Scott, “because I think it promotes discrimination rather than trying to bring people together.”
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