NEW YORK (Dagbladet): Disney World in Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Disney is also one of the most privately held companies in Florida.
Nevertheless, the 43-year-old Republican governor has chosen to wage war against the company.

“Don’t Say Gay”

The company’s main crime is criticizing Florida’s new law, many critics have renamed the “Don’t Say Gay” law because it prohibits teachers from mentioning sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten and through third grade in elementary school.

Activists fighting for gay rights in the United States have called the law homophobic and have received support from large sections of society, including Disney.

– Florida HB 1557, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, should never have been passed. Our goal as a company is for these laws to be repealed by elected representatives, or stopped in the justice system. We will support national organizations and governments working to achieve this, Disney wrote in a statement on March 28, according to CNBC.

Removed special agreement

As punishment, DeSantis on Friday signed into law a bill that removed special agreements Disney had in the late 1960s, most of which gave the company the power to self-regulate.

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DeSantis’ decision could have major consequences for Disney and the local economy.

The decision, which takes effect in June 2023, means, among other things, Disney may have to pay more taxes. It could also mean that Disney employees have to pay more taxes, tickets to visit the giant theme parks become more expensive, and it could affect other local economies around the big companies.

– When you listen to Ron DeSantis, there is moral outrage: “This is why you are wrong, and this is why I am right.” And it’s the moral outrage and desire to fight that makes people love Ron DeSantis’ message. As long as he continues to show that he is willing to fight, people will continue to flock to him, said state politician and former Republican leader in Florida, Blaise Ingoglia. AP.

– Tired of this guy

Trump Lawyer

Critics, however, see DeSanti’s behavior as a violent use of force, and that she is now acting in a way that may backfire on her later – even among Republicans.

– To the extent that I disagree with Disney’s statement, they have the right to speak out and support or disapprove of legislation without consequence from the authorities. Their customers have the right to respond with their wallets. DeSantis is crossing the line here, says Donald Trump’s controversial former campaign attorney, Jenna Ellis, at Indonesia and added:

– Politics and law must be fair and reasonable. Not revenge.

DeSantis is running for governor again in November. But by attacking Disney, he also gained a lot of national attention. Among Republicans, he is considered the most likely presidential candidate in 2024 after Donald Trump.

– Bad

Democrats, for their part, are trying to use DeSanti’s behavior as an example of how extreme the Republican Party can be.

– It’s ugly. Look what’s happening in Florida. God, they’re persecuting Mickey Mouse, President Joe Biden shouted at an event earlier this week, according to Guard.

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He believes the situation shows how “the far right has taken over the Republican Party”

– I respect conservatives. There’s nothing conservative about deciding to remove Disney from its current position because you think we shouldn’t be able to say “gay,” Biden said Thursday.

DeSantis spokesman Taryn Fenske defended the decision.

– The governor is a principled, committed leader who achieves what he says he will, he said, according to the AP.