When the State Fails, the Streets Turn Red: Florida’s Grim New Normal

A Grim Declaration from the Governor’s Mansion On the eve of mass anti-Trump demonstrations, Governor Ron DeSantis took the mic and laid down the new law of the land: “If a mob comes and surrounds your vehicle and threatens you, you have a right to flee for your safety… If you hit one of these people, that’s their fault for impinging on you.” And just like that, what was once the domain of martial law became mainstream policy. No due process. No grand juries. Just a greenlight to defend yourself with horsepower and steel if the mob closes in. This Is Not Victory — This Is Collapse Some will say DeSantis is defending law and order. But make no mistake…