A.G. Gancarski
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott hopes “cooler heads will prevail” at The Walt Disney Co., as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to attack the entertainment giant.
During an interview on Orlando’s WDBO with morning host Scott Anez, the Senator and former Governor offered commentary on the latest offensive from the Governor’s Mansion against Mickey Mouse’s house, defending the Parental Rights in Education bill that prompted objections from Disney last year.
“The bill that was passed, it says that, you know, you’re not going to teach grade school kids about sex. I think that was a very good bill. I think Disney made a big mistake by getting involved in that. And I hope what’s going to happen is at some point, you know, cooler heads will prevail and Disney will say let’s go back to being in a company that gives us all great experiences and let the Legislature pass legislation,” Scott said.
Scott did not address specific comments DeSantis made Monday in Lake Buena Vista, including a suggestion that a state prison could be built near Disney World and that the state should take a renewed interest in inspecting Disney’s rides, including the iconic monorail, for safety issues.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has framed Tallahassee’s crackdown as “anti-Florida,” “anti-business” and retaliatory, suggesting the company is not as chastened as DeSantis and Scott apparently would prefer.
Scott, who has said he worked well with Disney as Governor, has at times struggled to understand the ferocity of the current Governor’s attack on the company.
In February, after the Florida House passed HB-9B, legislation that materially alters the Reedy Creek Improvement District approved originally back in 1967. Scott discussed the move on the Guy Benson Show, where he had questions about the restructuring.
“With regard to the taxing district, what I’d like to have a better understanding on is, simply on that, what’s going to change?” Scott said, referring to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
“What’s the purpose? How’s the board going to do things differently? How’s it going to impact the counties? How’s it going to impact the cities? So before they pass it, I just would like to have a better idea of what they’re going to be doing that’s going to impact these counties and cities.”
3 comments
Acid Head Ed 👍
April 18, 2023 at 9:18 am
Rich Scott…when big business and the rich obtain a seat in government.. you know what time it is. Time to obstruct and sabotage government on behalf of the rich and of course attack any source of competition for money, money, money. Otherwise, shovel people into prison and try to shoot down calls for living wages. These hogs are a stain on humanity.
Ocean Joe
April 18, 2023 at 10:16 am
Scott doesn’t say the quiet part out loud about consequences to the area residents. It’s a blue voting area, so just like going after Democratic congressional districts, Democrats on school boards, or the guy who wants to outlaw the Democratic party (but not the Confederate flag – the symbol of slavery)….it makes a good target.
Scott is motivated by lucre, Desantis by power and revenge.
Based on stuff I’ve read on this site, he’s still got a grudge against fellow college kids who looked down on his clothing. The insanity is that he thinks turning Florida into Alabama is something to be proud of, and all the wealthy, gin-soaked Villagers whose net worth insulates them from the real life effects of his policies think he’s great.
Build a prison there even though the dark red hick counties beg for the jobs a prison brings. Get even with everybody.
Cjd
April 19, 2023 at 3:33 pm
So let’s talk about the elephant in the room. What about the VILLAGES? They operate under the same laws, policies, covenants and statutes as Disney. Will they be next? Then who else after that? There’s an old saying DON’T MESS WITH THE MOUSE. Leave it alone Ron it’s truly a gold mine and treasure for our state. Work on other things, affordable housing, living wages. Continued Hurricane cleanup and rebuild that some towns so desperately need. Maybe change your mind about gun control. Or build more facilities to house the injured. Your gonna need them.
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