{"id":38513,"date":"2023-11-07T14:56:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=38513"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:56:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:56:37","slug":"are-florida-lawmakers-going-to-ban-multi-colored-christmas-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/11\/07\/are-florida-lawmakers-going-to-ban-multi-colored-christmas-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Florida Lawmakers Going to Ban Multi-Colored Christmas Lights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, Florida, the land of perpetual sunshine and endless amusement. Just when you thought you&#8217;d heard it all, here comes the latest: a potential ban on multi-colored Christmas lights. Yes, you read that right. With the absurdity of Florida&#8217;s politics and far-right-wing conservatism, there&#8217;s a chance our lawmakers may have just stumbled upon the most pressing issue of our time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-3.jpeg?resize=580%2C580&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38514\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:470px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-3.jpeg?w=580&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-3.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-3.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-1-3.jpeg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you might be wondering, what&#8217;s the rationale behind this groundbreaking proposal? Well, it seems that some conservative religious Floridians are terrified that multi-colored Christmas lights might offend the delicate sensibilities of&#8230; well, we&#8217;re not entirely sure who (hmmm&#8230;rainbow colors, rainbow flag &#8211; you get the gist). But in the spirit of celebrating this forward-thinking approach, we&#8217;ve brainstormed a few other items that could be banned in the Sunshine State, all in the name of protecting conservative, religious discriminatory beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are our favorites that may soon make the docket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Rainbow-colored Skittles: After all, those rainbow candies could be seen as promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and we can&#8217;t have that, can we?<br>2. Crossword Puzzles: Who knew that these innocent word games could be seen as promoting African American justice by featuring words like &#8220;black&#8221; or &#8220;lives&#8221; or &#8220;matter&#8221;? Ban them, just to be safe.<br>3. Traffic Lights: With their red, yellow, and green colors, they might inadvertently suggest that all lights are equal and should peacefully coexist.<br>4. Daylight Savings Time: Some might argue that this practice discriminates against nocturnal animals, so let&#8217;s just ban changing the clocks altogether.<br>5. Ice Cream Cones: The pointed shape of ice cream cones could be viewed as a dunce cap, promoting school bullying and school choice, and that&#8217;s just too controversial for the ice cream industry.<br>6. Sunsets: With their mesmerizing mix of colors in the evening sky, they could be seen as offensive to those who prefer monochrome sunsets.<br>7. Rainbows (the meteorological kind): Not only do they celebrate diversity of colors, but they also might inadvertently support the LGBTQ+ community. Let&#8217;s put an end to that natural phenomenon right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know this may sound absurd, but in the land of palm trees and flip-flops, where anything seems possible, who&#8217;s to say what might be next on the legislative chopping block? Stay tuned, Florida, for the next thrilling episode of &#8220;What Will They Ban Next?&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, Florida, the land of perpetual sunshine and endless amusement. Just when you thought you&#8217;d heard it all, here comes the latest: a potential ban on multi-colored Christmas lights. 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