Why Does Gov. Ron DeSantis Hate the Homeless?

He’s trying to ban camping throughout the state.

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Ah, Ron DeSantis.

His ambitions of being President might be on hold, at least for the time being, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the Florida governor from making the headlines. He will of course do what he can do remain relevant, and he’s not going to be shy about putting a target on the backs of the vulnerable in order to get attention from the base.

This time, it’s the homeless he’s using his power to target.

Steve Litz with NBC writes:

“Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s working with the Florida legislature on an initiative that would ban public camping throughout the state in what he says is an effort to maintain law and order and fight homelessness…

…Speaking at a podium with a sign reading “Don’t allow Florida to become San Francisco,” DeSantis said he wants to prevent homeless encampments like the ones seen in the California city, as well as in Seattle and New York.

“You can look around there, know what has failed and know where we have to go as a state,” DeSantis said.

The Republican governor said the initiative would prohibit camping on all city streets and sidewalks, and in parks in an effort to ensure…