CAIR-Florida: Florida’s House Bill 741 limits free speech, don't do enough to protect other religious minorities
"But Wilfredo Ruiz with The Council on American-Islamic Relations says he’s concerned the bills don’t do enough to protect other religious minorities in the state. “What about the Muslims that suffer hate crimes continuously? What about the Sikhs as their temples have also suffered hate crimes here in Florida? These are the types of bills that are being introduced year after year only catering to an exclusive community that is suffering from hate crimes. But it’s not the only one suffering from hate crimes.”
Ruiz is also worried that anti-Semitism in the bill is defined not only as speech and actions against the Jewish people but against the state of Israel. He says this could limit free speech.
#FLHouse, Say No to #Islamophobia #Antisemitism & #Racism!
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We want to take a moment to introduce you to Merchon Green, who Mayor Dyer has appointed as the City of Orlando’s first Equity Official.
At CAIR-Florida we want to welcome you to this role. We see it as a step in the right direction for Orlando; working towards a more equitable and inclusive city for all. Congratulations!
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