Disney CEO addresses silence on Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill

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Disney hasn’t issued any public statements regarding what is officially known as the Parental Rights in Education bill, which would ban Florida educators from speaking to primary school students about certain LGBTQ+ subjects that aren’t considered “age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.”

Disney has a massive presence in Florida, employing tens of thousands of people at its Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, and last year it said it was moving an additional 2,000 jobs from its Southern California properties to Florida.

In a company-wide memo he said that Disney’s social positions “do very little to change outcomes or minds” and instead are “often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame.” Chapek said, “Simply put, they can be counterproductive and undermine more effective ways to achieve change,” referring to Disney’s movies and shows and its philanthropic support of LGBTQ+ organizations.

Chapek also addressed internal concerns over Disney’s political contributions in Florida by saying Geoff Morrell, its new chief corporate affairs officer, would be “reassessing our advocacy strategies around the world- including political giving.” CEO Bob Chapek said the company “unequivocally” stands with its LGBTQ+ employees but wouldn’t be taking any public stances on the matter.

https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/597335-disney-ceo-addresses-silence-on-florida-dont-say-gay-bill

[Spazito]

1. We stand by our employees by not taking a stand....

Their courage is breathtaking.

[MurrayDelph]

2. I have owned Disney stock for almost 50 years

In that time, I have never voted my shares.

Yesterday, I voted to not retain Chapek. I don't have enough shares to oust him, but it's part of a message.

[Spazito]

3. That's excellent!

[lindysalsagal]

4. One issue among many in that state. Desantis gets a free pass every time.

[SoCalDavidS]

5. Then Perhaps The Idiot Majority Of FL Voters Should Not Re-Elect Him

Sadly, I fear it's almost certain that they will.

[msongs]

6. translation - if our gay employees are put in camps we will replace them w/heteros nt

[Stinky The Clown]

7. You can't have it both ways, Pallie. With them or against them. It is binary. PERIOD.

[bullwinkle428]

8. Dear Mr. CEO : are you familiar with the expression "silence is consent"?

[maxrandb]

9. Micky would be so proud

We can't call out the Nazis, because the Nazis will get mad at us.

I mean, really, genocide is just one side of the same coin.

[gratuitous]

10. This is a bad business decision

Silence in the face of oppression always favors the oppressor. Disney should be held accountable for their decision to side with the bigots and the oppressors, who will soon have blood on their hands. That blood will be on the white gloves of Mickey Mouse.