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TheOther95Percent

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57. I suspect the money will be missed; which is the point.

Reply to KG (Reply #19)

Thu Mar 22, 2012, 05:32 PM

Mar 2012

Especially in a state that is so heavily dependent on tourist dollars.

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Turned down a mostly free trip to Florida [View all] TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 OP

I understand, and glad my folks not in Florida any longer. elleng Mar 2012 #1

I wish you a safe and pleasant trip. NFT. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #5

Florida is a shit-hole. Webster Green Mar 2012 #2

I had thought at one time I would like to live there, but I've changed my mind over the years. It's RKP5637 Mar 2012 #6

Yes, what a horrible shithole it is! Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #24

It's a beautiful state. I lived on Anna Marie Island for a short time. Paradise! SammyWinstonJack Mar 2012 #30

Thanks Tommy! kayakjohnny Mar 2012 #33

I'm glad it is you there enjoying it, rather than me. Webster Green Mar 2012 #38

Of the factors you listed: Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #45

I lived in that shit-hole most of my life. RebelOne Mar 2012 #41

Really? You can't imagine anyone wanting to visit Florida? Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #44

I lived there too long. RebelOne Mar 2012 #58

But say you live in Buffalo and it's February. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #69

THere are crappy people Mz Pip Mar 2012 #3

You are free to choose where to spend your money. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #7

I recall well visiting many states over the years that I would never go back to now. Some seem RKP5637 Mar 2012 #4

There is not a state in this SheilaT Mar 2012 #8

It does seem to strike a sore point. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #34

I am sorry you felt you needed to turn it down Mojorabbit Mar 2012 #9

I understand the boycott, but do realize tkmorris Mar 2012 #10

There are even Blue and swing-counties in the North as well JCMach1 Mar 2012 #11

Alachua County, Leon County are both rather liberal. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #21

Orange county voted blue in 2008 OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #42

Jacksonville is a bell-weather swing area... JCMach1 Mar 2012 #70

Agreed. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #37

Admirable stand, TO95%! I salute you Surya Gayatri Mar 2012 #12

Thank you for your concern ornotna Mar 2012 #13

My thoughts exactly. FLSurfer Mar 2012 #17

Think of those states as Wild West fantasy camps. rucky Mar 2012 #14

Wow, just wow. Amaril Mar 2012 #15

I don't think you are being judged-it is the law that is being judged TexasProgresive Mar 2012 #16

Thank you. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #31

Give me a break. SmellyFeet Mar 2012 #18

I'm with you Puzzledtraveller Mar 2012 #36

Can I at least blame the voters? nt DocMac Mar 2012 #62

you won't be missed. KG Mar 2012 #19

I suspect the money will be missed; which is the point. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #57

You know this isn't just a Florida problem right? Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #20

That is really too bad for you and the Mr. NCTraveler Mar 2012 #22

Wow, you're gonna change the world! handy hannah Mar 2012 #23

FL passed the law that has allowed Zimmerman to remain free after committing a hate crime murder. baldguy Mar 2012 #25

Florida passed a law OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #48

Well, I'm going in April to St. Augustine OPOS Mar 2012 #26

Downtown St. Augustine is awesome! Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2012 #27

My wife and I spent our 25th Anniversary there last summer OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #50

stay home please denese Mar 2012 #28

Thank you for the bon voyage. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #32

whatever denese Mar 2012 #54

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #63

Really? TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #65

Yeah like you don't have redneck assholes in other states. Ganja Ninja Mar 2012 #29

Spot on! Puzzledtraveller Mar 2012 #39

Delray is NOTHING like Sanford KamaAina Mar 2012 #35

But it is a state law. I like the OP's agenda on this. Wish more could do the same. nt nanabugg Mar 2012 #46

How do the anti-worker states line up with the "shoot first" states? I bet they mostly correlate. nanabugg Mar 2012 #47

I'm With You - None of the States otohara Mar 2012 #40

Do you buy things online? Puzzledtraveller Mar 2012 #43

What's Your Point? otohara Mar 2012 #53

Not me. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #61

I didn't even realize GA had a law like that ecstatic Mar 2012 #49

You should send a copy of that to the tourist board of every state csziggy Mar 2012 #51

Excellent point. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #55

As a Floridian, I BEG you - PLEASE send this to the Governor csziggy Mar 2012 #66

Thank you for the address TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #68

I know what you mean. . . BigDemVoter Mar 2012 #52

ditto Carolina Mar 2012 #56

Tell them I'LL take it! cherokeeprogressive Mar 2012 #59

Thank you for your kind offer TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #60

Interestingly. bluestate10 Mar 2012 #64

That's part of the reason the Trayvon Martin story struck so close to home. TheOther95Percent Mar 2012 #67

Good for you - vote with your wallet! chnoutte Mar 2012 #71