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After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed into law the Parental Rights in Education bill, Walt Disney Co. spread blatantly false claims about the legislation and vowed to fight for its repeal.
Democrats, progressive activists, and the media have falsely labeled the law as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. While mainly reinforcing parental rights, the bill prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3. The statute neither uses the word "gay," nor does it prevent anyone from saying the word.
The company released a statement Monday afternoon recycling the blatant lie about the bill and vowed to fight against it.
"Florida's HB 1557, also known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law," the statement began.
"Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that," the statement added. "We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country."
Statement from The Walt Disney Company on signing of Florida legislation:pic.twitter.com/UVI7Ko3aKS— Walt Disney Company (@Walt Disney Company) 1648488131
Disney was abruptly condemned on social media, both for repeating false claims about the law and for opposing a law meant to protect children.
Disney's decision to cater to the woke mob puts them at odds with multiple polls showing that a majority of Americans support the Florida bill. Even a majority of Democratic primary voters from the Sunshine State support the bill.