Ron DeSantis: Florida's Gov. Killjoy

I know Gov. Ron DeSantis did not originate the term "whitewashing."

He is not clever enough for that.

But DeSantis is definitely enacting whitewashing in Florida.

He will do anything to eradicate joy from people.

What harm are sidewalk paintings and murals doing to anyone?

They evoke people to smile; they bring people peace and make them think.

By warning municipalities across Florida – and threatening to withhold funds from them – DeSantis is placing local government officials in a terrible situation. What choice do they have?

This is the antithesis of democracy.

The only items that should be whitewashed are DeSantis' " Welcome to the Free State of Florida " highway signs.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

A free state would e

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