Travel Warnings Issued For This US State A Popular Destination For North Carolinians, Here’s Why
Are you one of the thousands of North Carolinians planning on visiting Florida this summer? From theme parks to endless beaches Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. But Fodors reports that travel warnings have been issued for the US state of Florida. Typically you think of travel warnings for dangerous countries such as Russia, China, and places in the Middle East. And while those types of warnings are issued by the US Government, the ones we are referring to are issued by advocacy groups. Warnings have recently been issued by the NAACP, LGBTQ+ advocacy group Equality Florida, and The Florida Immigration Coalition.
The Travel Warnings
These travel warnings are related to the actions of Florida Governor and projected presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. The statement released by the NAACP states, “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.”
Equality Florida said in a press release, “In response to a wave of safety inquiries Equality Florida has received following the passage of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ community, restrict access to reproductive health care, repeal gun safety laws, foment racial prejudice, and attack public education by banning books and censoring curriculum.”
And finally, the Florida Immigration Coalition said “Travel to all areas of Florida should be done with extreme caution as it can be unsafe for people of color, individuals who speak with an accent, and international travelers. Due to unconstitutional legislation supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and introduced by Legislative Leadership, every county in Florida poses a heightened risk of harassment, possible detainment, and potential family separation based on racial profiling.”
Your Choice
It’s obviously every individual’s choice to spend their money wherever they want and where they feel safe. So if you would prefer to not visit Florida that is certainly fine. I do feel that the “travel advisory” phrase is a bit of a scare tactic. While politically many people may be opposed to the Florida governor and certain policies, I don’t feel that visiting Florida puts anyone in imminent danger. Florida certainly is lightyears safer for visitors than the countries on the do not travel list. Obviously, if you do feel that way I’m not discounting your feelings. I was in Florida about two months ago at Disney World and plan to visit St. Petersburg this summer as well. Will these warnings impact your summer vacation? Do you think it’s appropriate to have travel warnings for a US state?
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