DeSantis Declares Pro-Palestinian Advocacy 'Terrorism,' Hides His Own
Al Jazeera reports that CAIR is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for designating their advocacy for Palestine as 'terrorism.' This isn't just DeSantis's usual culture war bloviating. His past actions, like proposing anti-BDS legislation (HB 551 in 2017) and staunchly defending Israel's actions (often without caveat), paint a clear picture. The Florida legislature, heavily influenced by
pro-Israel lobbying, consistently passes measures that criminalize criticism of Israel, making this move against a prominent Muslim organization entirely predictable. DeSantis isn't discovering 'terrorism'; he's conveniently redefining it to silence political opposition that challenges a deeply entrenched foreign policy. One might wonder if DeSantis applies the same 'terrorism' brush to
organizations that lobby for foreign governments or fund election campaigns, or if 'terrorism' is only reserved for groups advocating for Palestinian human rights. It appears some allegiances grant immunity from such labels, while others are a direct pipeline to political vilification. How convenient.