1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I'm writing to ask you to please oppose the Pride Flag Ban bill (SB 100/HB 75) by Senator Fine and Representative Borrero. Flags have historically been used to connect communities in an exercise of free speech. The Pride Flag Ban Bill bans public buildings from raising any flag that represents a “political viewpoint,” including Pride Flags. Born largely from far-right activists protesting LGBTQ pride flags on government buildings, it attacks visibility in public spaces and classrooms for all minority groups. This is another attempt to sow division and fear instead of addressing real issues that impact Floridians. Please vote NO on SB 100/HB 75 if it comes up in committee.