Change.org Petition: End AAPI Hate and Discrimination in Florida

End AAPI Hate and Discrimination in Florida 32,097 have signed Jenny L’s petition. Let’s get to 35,000!

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It is time to end the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate and discrimination in Florida. While we recognize the importance of protecting national security interests, we strongly oppose the passing of SB 264 and HB 1355, which target property owners in Florida from countries like China, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea. These bills have the potential to further fuel xenophobia and anti-AAPI sentiments, especially during a time when hate crimes against the AAPI community have risen significantly. Protecting national security should not come at the expense of racial and ethnic discrimination. The AAPI community has already faced unjustified blame and harassment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this legislation risks perpetuating harmful stereotypes and increasing the marginalization of AAPI individuals. We urge you to reject SB 264 and HB 1355 and focus on efforts to combat hate and discrimination. We call on you to take action to: Publicly denounce anti-AAPI hate and discrimination and support initiatives to counteract it. Increase funding for AAPI community organizations that work to combat hate and support victims of hate crimes. Provide resources for AAPI language access and cultural competency training for law enforcement and other public officials. Encourage diversity and inclusion in all aspects of government and public life. We come from all walks of life. We are students, small business owners, entrepreneurs, workers, and professionals. We see Florida as our home. We raise our children here and we consider ourselves an integral part of our larger community. We respect everyone’s basic human rights and fight for everyone’s equal opportunity. Please sign this petition and fight alongside us against unjust laws such as SB 264 and HB 1355!

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