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slothrop@lemmy.ca to The Onion and other satire w/ layers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 2 months ago

Florida Passes Law Granting Viruses Personhood

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Florida Passes Law Granting Viruses Personhood

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slothrop@lemmy.ca to The Onion and other satire w/ layers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 2 months ago
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TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a move that supporters have called a long overdue acknowledgment of the rights that should be accorded to all infectious agents, the Florida Legislature passed HB 1637 Wednesday, a law granting viruses personhood. “Whether we’re talking about measles or hepatitis B, these are living beings who deserve our protections,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said after […]
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    Eventually, I really think a site like the Onion should be seriously considered for a Pulitzer simply for finding satire in the modern world.

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    Took a nibble of the onion on this one.

    Knowing that I’m too gullible is half the battle, sometimes I lose the other half.

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    Took me a moment. That’s the stage we’re at. I could see it happen.

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    I sincerely hope Florida gets a Democratic Governor

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