Ron DeSantis Warns Trespassers In Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: 'You Loot, We Shoot'

[babylonsister]

Ron DeSantis Warns Trespassers In Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: 'You Loot, We Shoot'
“People have a right to defend their property," he said. "This part of Florida, you got a lot of advocates and proponents of the Second Amendment."
Marita Vlachou
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Marita Vlachou
Aug 31, 2023, 08:01 AM EDT


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday warned looters that his state’s residents could gun them down if they catch them invading their properties following the devastating impact of Hurricane Idalia.

“I’ve seen signs in different people’s yards in the past after these disasters, and I would say it’s probably here: ‘you loot, we shoot,’” he said during a press conference in Perry. “You never know what’s behind that door if you go break into somebody’s house.”

“These are people that are going to be able to defend themselves,” he continued.

DeSantis added that many people in this area of the state are supporters of gun rights, noting that trespassers will be held accountable.

“People have a right to defend their property,” he said. “This part of Florida, you got a lot of advocates and proponents of the Second Amendment.”

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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-idalia-you-loot-we-shoot_n_64f060a0e4b01033a828acfe

[jimfields33]

1. There is absolutely no reason for people to lose their stuff because of evacuation.

Obviously this is a huge issue since it’s been brought up. The only difference should have been, you loot, you won’t see the outside of a cell again. Something like that. Shooting gives the homeowners permission to shoot thieves.

[Lovie777]

2. License to shoot....................

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. This is nothing shy of outright killing of others.

Of course, looting should not happen because of a natural disaster such as a hurricane.

But advocating the killing of people? THAT is downright pure EVIL.

[DemocraticPatriot]

9. That's just DeSantis displaying his "culture of life"...

Yeah, he believes in "property rights",
but if you have a uterus, you don't own your own body,
that is the property of the "Free State of Florida"...

[Turbineguy]

4. And if you happen to be an innocent bystander

tough luck.

AMFYOYO

[Freethinker65]

5. Ooh, DeSantis can rhyme!

So is fear of possible looting (ala stand your ground paranoia), enough to give cover for shooting?

And yes, I do support defending your property from theft.

[Aristus]

6. You mean: "We shoot; then falsely accuse you of looting. And resisting. And fearing for our lives.

And any other excuse that basically says 'I like killing people and getting away with it.'

[heckles65]

7. You know the phrase, "History is written by the victors"?

The story of an armed confrontation is written by the survivor.

[C_U_L8R]

8. You talk, we mock.

It's too easy with this stubby clown.

[Wonder Why]

10. Suicidal, Ronnie? You're the biggest looter in the state - stealing the rights of voters.

[pwb]

11. You take the first shot little guy?

Set the example, kill someone.