Florida Legislature Passes Law Granting Viruses Legal Personhood
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
Florida has passed a law granting viruses legal personhood, with Governor Ron DeSantis stating that viruses like measles and hepatitis B are "living beings who deserve our protections" and criticizing those who deny viruses the same humanity as their host organisms.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhether we're talking about measles or hepatitis B, these are living beings who deserve our protections
only 'fringe liberals' could deny what he described as the common-sense view that viruses are endowed with the same humanity as their host organisms
a long overdue acknowledgment of the rights that should be accorded to all infectious agents
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