Law Enforcement Protection Act

thperez1972 said:

But the *lack of need* doesn’t exist. What you say shouldn’t be in the legislation isn’t in the legislation.

I know you could care less about the intent. If you did, you’d have read more than the title and you’d have seen what you don’t think should be in there isn’t actually in there.

And it is an observation. There are a group of people who form an opinion based on incomplete information. By your posts, you have shown yourself to be in that group. When presented with the correct information, they may do one of a few things. They might take in all the available information and make a more informed decision, even if that decision differs from the one previously made. Or they could reject that information as irrelevant because it doesn’t line up with their opinion. Another option is to get the information, recognize their hasty decision doesn’t make sense, then, afraid to have people think they are wrong, dismiss the entire subject by saying it’s pointless to discuss it.

It appears you may fit in the last category. Despite multiple people telling you what you were saying wasn’t in the law, you persisted, using the title, rather than the text, to prove your position. When pushed to find the proof in the text, you could care less about it because it’ll get change over time.

So here’s the substance. The law does not make any assemblies illegal in and of themselves. The law lists no penalties for simply assembling. The law has a purpose, to take laws listed elsewhere and enhance the penalties if the crime was committed during a violent or disorderly protest.

So feel free to read all of the law. Or don’t. Feel free to reply based on any new information you may have learned. Or don’t. Feel free to discuss something actually in the law. Or don’t. But you’re not fooling anyone by the constant deflection.


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Horrible said:

There is no deflection. I explained how this expands power to inhibit free assembly but wouldn’t really add any powers to stop rioting as the crimes being committed in these cities around the country are already crimes.

I have said my piece but still don’t understand what exactly this new legislation will accomplish. As free citizens these are questions that should be asked of any new legislation. Are the purported benefits worth the costs of the freedom we sacrifice. Maybe I am just thick, but I am really Struggling to see the benefits here.

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Bosco said:

I wonder if them declaring it an unlawful assembly makes any difference in the manner? I'm always in the middle on this type of stuff. The libertarian in me says "don't tread on me" but then the rational human being in me says "don't loot/riot/attack police officers who are just doing their job".



It seems to be a bit vague though. If you're peacefully protesting and it gets declared unlawful b/c there's too many of you to fit on the sidewalk then everyone can be arrested with felony charges even those who were on the sidewalk? If someone starts throwing glass bottles at police and they deem it disorderly are they then allowed to arrest everyone who is there even if they weren't the ones throwing glass bottles? You would hope only the offenders would be arrested but the wording makes it seem like they could arrest anyone who participated in the protest and even those who just organized it.

I guess we'll have to see it in action which I'm sure will happen as I'm sure people will protest the bill.

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Rocko68 said:

I see your opinion as well but the actual outcome of these "peaceful protests" in some places have Illustrated that not all Americans know how to act accordingly without looting and destruction of property, even death.
I figure we all have these rights and a huge majority would and do stay in the realm of the proper way to protest but given the current events, i feel it's clearly obvious that some can't handle the privilege/right.

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sarky said:

And I think you've missed the point, WHY????? are these people protesting????? Address that issue, which has yet to be addressed and then are are no more protests based on this grievance! How hard is that? When the people have a grievance and it is ignored or given lip service by the politicians and then another and another incident occurs, the people are going get pies off!!! Just address the problem that caused the protest, how hard is that???

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Bosco said:

If you are like me and don't wanna watch a video here's an article

https://www.flgov.com/2020/09/21/governor-ron-desantis-announces-the-combatting-violence-disorder-and-looting-and-law-enforcement-protection-act/

The Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act has three components, outlined below:
New Criminal Offenses to Combat Rioting, Looting and Violence

1. Prohibition on Violent or Disorderly Assemblies: 3rd degree felony when 7 or more persons are involved in an assembly and cause damage to property or injury to other persons.
2. Prohibition on Obstructing Roadways: 3rd degree felony to obstruct traffic during an unpermitted protest, demonstration or violent or disorderly assembly; driver is NOT liable for injury or death caused if fleeing for safety from a mob.
3. Prohibition on Destroying or Toppling Monuments: 2nd degree felony to destroy public property during a violent or disorderly assembly.
4. Prohibition on Harassment in Public Accommodations: 1st degree misdemeanor for a participant in a violent or disorderly assembly to harass or intimidate a person at a public accommodation, such as a restaurant.
5. RICO Liability: RICO liability attaches to anyone who organizes or funds a violent or disorderly assembly.

Increased Penalties

1. Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentence: Striking a law enforcement officer (including with a projectile) during a violent or disorderly assembly = 6 months mandatory minimum jail sentence.
2. Offense Enhancements: Offense and/or sentence enhancements for: (1) throwing an object during a violent or disorderly assembly that strikes a civilian or law enforcement officer; (2) assault/battery of a law enforcement officer during a violent or disorderly assembly; and (3) participation in a violent or disorderly assembly by an individual from another state.

Citizen and Taxpayer Protection Measures

1. No *Defund the Police* Permitted: Prohibits state grants or aid to any local government that slashes the budget for law enforcement services.
2. Victim Compensation: Waives sovereign immunity to allow a victim of a crime related to a violent or disorderly assembly to sue local government for damages where the local government is grossly negligent in protecting persons and property.
3. Government Employment/Benefits: Terminates state benefits and makes anyone ineligible for employment by state/local government if convicted of participating in a violent or disorderly assembly.
4. Bail: No bond or bail until first appearance in court if charged with a crime related to participating in a violent or disorderly assembly; rebuttable presumption against bond or bail after first appearance.

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