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Old 04-21-2022, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
What it DOES do, however, is it sets a precedence. He can say "anything before 1968" today. And if the Villages does something to annoy him next month, he can make a new one to say "anything before 1993." His decision is against the Florida Constitution. That is a legal document, and he is violating his own state's constitution to create a pathway to punishing companies that express an opposing opinion or do things that offend some, while being celebrated by others.
First of all, it isn't "his" decision. It is an issue that will be decided by the Florida legislature----the elected representatives of the people.
Second, I haven't read the Florida constitution, but I doubt it states anything like once a special district is formed, it can never be rescinded.
Third, "companies" are supposed to make money, not render political opinions.