It appears that Marvel Entertainment has posted a statement on the controversial bill in Florida. The bill is actually called Florida Bill 1557, or as it’s been nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The Walt Disney Company and CEO Bob Chapek came under fire for not speaking out against the bill sooner and for giving financial donations to the legislators behind it (and also the ones against it.)
Now Marvel has decided to put out a statement, which seems a bit redundant after their corporate owners already did. But the fact that it took them this long to post one doesn’t seem to warrant the same negativity that the Walt Disney Company as a whole is getting.
I would think that they would come under fire for waiting a week after the fact to say something.
Here is the statement on Twitter:
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 15, 2022
“We strongly denounce any and ALL legislation that infringes on the basic human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Marvel Studios stands for hope, inclusivity and strength; and proudly stand with the community. Today we stand to pledge our strong commitment as allies who promote the values of equality, acceptance and respect.”
It’s just odd that it took them this long to put out a statement and it’s also strange they aren’t getting the level of backlash that Disney did for not putting a statement out earlier.
The timing does seem to coincide with the employee walkouts that are scheduled this week and next.
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