05-18-2023, 06:35 PM
(05-18-2023, 06:13 PM)pally Wrote: DeSantis and other politicians gladly take Disney's and other company's money for their campaigns.
Of course they do.
Quote:Disney, had a right to speak up.
Of course they do, no one is arguing otherwise. Did DeSantis not have the right to respond as he did? Arguing whether someone had "the right" to act as they did doesn't really advance the conversation as this isn't in dispute.
Quote:And seriously, the statement put out on the bill was so mild it wasn't even worth the effort. A true leader would have simply stated something like "that's their opinion" and moved on. DeSantis, instead, went full Rambo on them trying to prove...his masculinity? Any disagreement must be suppressed in the People's Republic of Florida.
Hmm, I can't agree with you here. Disney's statement said, verbatim, "Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that." I'm not sure labeling that response as "mild" could be considered accurate by a reasonable person. Also, calling it the "Don't say gay" bill is a clear political talking point, further eroding your assertion.
Quote:Why would any company, even conservative ones, bring jobs into Florida if they don't need to? You don't toe the official line you're subject of not even close to subtle political attacks on your business.
No state income tax, business friendly government regulations, etc. A better question would be why would any company bring business to CA? Please refer to this CBS article regarding companies fleeing CA. Florida ranks fourth out the five top destinations for those leaving. All of the top five are red states or extremely purple. I doubt those business leaders know less about this kind of thing that you do. Also, it isn't "toeing the party line" to stay out of political fights unconnected to your business.
