[Hoot Gibson]

I’m not defending Cuomo.

But you’re honestly ready to die on the hill that Florida and New York are apples to apples comparisons? Disingenuous and you know it.

Basic human rights: LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Name calling doesn’t make you right just embarrasses you more when you’re wrong.

No two states are identical but Florida has larger population than New York, a larger elderly population than New York, and its economy relies heavily on tourism. Yet, in every statistic that counts, Florida has been one of the most successful states in fighting COVID-19 among states with similar demographics and New York has been an absolute failure.

Among states ruled by authoritarian Democrats, California has been the shining star. I disagree with the unconstitutional actions that have marred Newsome's tenure as California's governor, but he has been far more effective than Cuomo has been.

Basic human rights include the right to freely associate with other human beings who are willing to associate and it includes the right to exchange labor for money and/or goods necessary to feed one's family. One cannot be truly free without economic freedom.