""Put a mask on so nobody sees who you are! You're ashamed! You feel good about this?" shouted a bystander as the crosswalk was destroyed, highlighting the community's outrage."
""It's very emotional to see that our people and our pride is getting erased just like that. It's very painful," said drag artist CC Glitzer, reflecting the deep impact of the crosswalk's removal."
""The Rainbow Crosswalk, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Miami, a symbol of unity and tolerance, being destroyed now, is an unnecessary act of aggression," stated Marina Romanello, expressing solidarity with the community."
The Florida Department of Transportation ordered the removal of the Rainbow Crosswalk in South Beach, a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, without prior notice. This action was part of a broader mandate to eliminate pavement art with social or political messages. The destruction drew a crowd of onlookers, including local residents and drag performers, who expressed their anger and sadness over the loss of a significant community landmark. The event has been described as an unnecessary act of aggression against the LGBTQ+ community.
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