Florida Bans Sale Of Lab-Grown Meat Citing 'Global Elite' Concerns

[SARose]

In a nationwide first, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has outlawed the sale and distribution of lab-grown meat in his state, claiming a ban will prevent “the global elite” from “forcing the world to eat lab-grown meat and insects.”

“Today, Florida is fighting back against the global elite’s plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish or bugs to achieve their authoritarian goals,” DeSantis said in a statement following the legislation’s signing Wednesday.

The law aims to protect the business of local cattle ranchers and farmers, which the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, said is under threat by alternative food options.

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Not satisfied with banning abortions, DEI, etc now Repugs are banning nonexistent things. 😬

So much for limited gubmint. 🙄

PS who are the global elite, asking for a friend.

[underpants]

1. Do they just sit around and think of things to get them attention?

When I say “they” I mean that from what I understand it’s Ron, his wife, and one adviser. That’s his inner circle. The legislature will pass anything he tells them to.

[FSogol]

4. Culture Wars aren't going to start themselves!

[underpants]

6. 😆

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Fast food chains are not part of the Global Elite?

They seem to do a pretty good job at advertising their food choices and getting people to buy, and at high prices!

[Ocelot II]

3. What does lab-grown meat have to do with the authoritarian goals of the global elite?

And aren't the authoritarian goals of the global elite basically those of the GOP anyhow?

[underpants]

7. They seem to be using that for everything

Comer last week Comer said he was going to investigate if “Global Elites” were funding the campus protests (you know - the tents) which seemed like a double flip with a twist on their dog whistle.

[Ocelot II]

8. Doesn't "global elite" basically mean George Soros,

which is an antisemitic trope right there.

[JoseBalow]

9. Yep, "global elites" is a well documented code word for "Jews"

This isn't even subtle, just blatant conspiracy dog-whistle nonsense

[Jean Genie]

5. Eeeewww, bugs!

But we have billions of yummy locusts coming into season right now! Seriously, Florida, get over yourself. LOTS of cultures eat bugs; they can be a magnificent source of protein. A mindset can be a terribly wasteful thing!