佛羅裡達州州長羅恩·德桑蒂斯與迪士尼在訴訟中達成和解 |邊境縣廣告商

Did Disney's Opposition to 'Don't Say Gay' Law Trigger the District's Demise?

迪士尼反對「不要說同性戀」法是否引發了該地區的滅亡？

In a pivotal move, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board members approved a settlement agreement, putting an end to nearly two years of legal battles sparked by Governor DeSantis's controversial takeover of the district from Disney supporters.

作為一項關鍵舉措，佛羅裡達州中部旅遊監督區董事會成員批准了一項和解協議，結束了因州長德桑蒂斯從迪士尼支持者手中接管該區而引發的近兩年的法律糾紛。

DeSantis's Reprisal against Disney

德桑蒂斯對迪士尼的報復

This dispute stems from the 2022 passage of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, which restricts discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms. While Governor DeSantis championed the measure, Disney voiced its concerns, prompting a backlash from the Governor.

這場爭議源自於佛羅裡達州2022年通過的「不要說同性戀」法，該法限制在小學課堂上討論性取向和性別認同。雖然德桑蒂斯州長支持這項措施，但迪士尼表達了擔憂，引發了州長的強烈反對。

Punishment Through District Control

透過區域控制進行懲罰

As a form of retaliation, DeSantis engineered legislation to seize control of the district, traditionally overseen by Disney allies for half a century. He then appointed a new board of supervisors, a move that Disney contested in court, alleging infringement of its First Amendment rights. However, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in January.

作為報復的一種形式，德桑蒂斯制定了立法，以奪取該地區的控制權，半個世紀以來，該地區傳統上由迪士尼盟友監管。隨後，他任命了一個新的監事會，迪士尼在法庭上對此舉提出異議，指控其侵犯了第一修正案的權利。然而，一名聯邦法官在一月份駁回了訴訟。

Contested Contracts and Legal Challenges

有爭議的合約和法律挑戰

Prior to the transfer of control, Disney supporters on the then-current board entered into agreements with Disney, granting the company greater autonomy over design and construction at Disney World. The DeSantis appointees later claimed these "eleventh-hour deals" compromised their authority and filed suit to have them nullified. Disney responded with counterclaims seeking to uphold the contracts' validity.

在控制權轉移之前，當時董事會中的迪士尼支持者與迪士尼簽訂了協議，賦予該公司在迪士尼世界設計和建設方面更大的自主權。德桑蒂斯的任命者後來聲稱這些「最後一刻的交易」損害了他們的權威，並提起訴訟要求其無效。迪士尼提出反訴，試圖維持合約的效力。

Settlement Agreement: A New Chapter

和解協議：新篇章

The recently approved settlement agreement represents a shift in this saga. Disney President Jeff Vahle expressed satisfaction, viewing it as an opportunity for "constructive engagement" with the district's new leadership. He emphasized its benefits for all parties, including continued investment and job creation.

最近批准的和解協議代表了這一事件的轉變。迪士尼總裁傑夫·瓦勒表示滿意，認為這是與該地區新領導層「建設性接觸」的機會。他強調這對各方都有好處，包括持續投資和創造就業機會。

Lingering Questions

揮之不去的問題

While the settlement may have temporarily eased tensions, it remains unclear whether this episode has permanently altered the relationship between Disney and the state of Florida. The issue of corporate free speech in the face of government pressure will likely continue to be debated in the wake of this contentious dispute.

雖然和解協議可能暫時緩解了緊張局勢，但目前尚不清楚這起事件是否永久改變了迪士尼與佛羅裡達州之間的關係。在這場有爭議的爭議之後，面對政府壓力的企業言論自由問題可能會繼續受到爭論。