.SenRickScott of Florida railed against 'woke central' Disney in his latest opinion editorial for the dcexaminer and proclaimed a boycott of its streaming service.
"I have never understood businesses that intentionally engage in partisan politics to the point that they effectively attack half of their potential customers," Scott wrote. Before becoming a senator, he spent his years in corporate healthcare.Disney has gotten into hot water for its involvement in recent Florida legislation that bans teachers of children in the third grade and under from discussing sexual topics in any form.
As a result of the conflict between Florida legislators and Disney, some Republican lawmakers have considered an attempt to remove the Mickey Mouse copyright from the company. Disney has owned the copyright since its inception in 1924 and periodically renewed it without any competition. It is due to expire in 2024.Gov. Ron DeSantis has toyed with the idea of eliminating Disney's self-governance in Florida. This would mean that the respective counties would regulate the park.
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