DeSantis' Florida is creating a state-run, brownshirt "militia".
At least some honorable people there are saying, "No way will I be part of this."
But America's new fascists are more and more brazen. And if the rest of us don't start taking the threat they represent more seriously, they could prevail.
@dangillmor That month, state lawmakers and the governor revealed that they wanted to assign the State Guard $89 million to buy boats, planes and helicopters. They wanted a specialized unit within the guard to have police powers and the ability to carry weapons.
And they wanted to boost the State Guard to 1,500 members. Instead of being activated only during emergencies within Florida, they could be sent to any state to “protect and defend the people of Florida from threats to public safety.”
Dan Gillmor
John Shirley
Jessica Cheeri