I lived in that godforsaken state for fifteen years of my life (most of that time spent trying to get out) - both in Central Florida and what they call the Treasure Coast. Spent a lot of time in Miami as well.

Everywhere was a shithole with backwards, ignorant people spouting their hateful bullshit, and none of my gay/lesbian/trans friends ever felt really safe (the only places where they felt more comfortable were Miami so long as the police weren't involved and Key West during tourist season).

I barely felt safe there as a bisexual man, and avoided an attempted gay bashing because I was concealed carrying a gun and made it clear that I _would_ use it. The only way I felt safe from homophobes at night was if I was carrying.

The sooner the Atlantic Ocean reclaims Florida the better.