He took aim at the recent litany of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, making particular reference to Florida's recently passed 'Don't Say Gay' law
The bill was opposed by the state's LGBTQ+ advocacy groups as well as Democratic Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
Larkins' activism has done more than educate others – it's taught themself, as well. Florida cannot just be boiled down to 'rednecks & bigots'
"I applaud Florida for enacting this measure, & call on my colleagues to follow their lead & do the right thing to protect our children"
The Republican lawmakers and Governor DeSantis seem to have as the old saying goes, "not done their homework"
The vote hands Gov. DeSantis a victory in his feud with Disney over its opposition to a bill that was dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law
“The obvious consideration is that Ron DeSantis and Republicans have openly declared war on the state’s LGBTQ minority & allies like Disney"
Given recent trends in anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion legislation, other GOP controlled states no doubt will pursue similar legislation
The protestors also taped a hand-made sign reading 'Pedo World' to the entrance sign, which was removed by Sheriff's deputies
"This bill didn’t come from the experts at our schools, our athletes- It came from politicians trying to score political points"
