So I've been following the news about Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. Things are looking pretty dire, not gonna lie. Just today as I was finishing up this piece, Florida's Senate passed the bill. It's now on it's way to DeSantis' desk. That doesn't bode well for this thing dying before it becomes law. Which is, in my opinion, an absolute travesty.
But I'm nothing if not an eternal optimist. From what I've seen of protests and the news, people aren't interested in quietly accepting it. Which is good. I have no doubt that it will be taken to court as soon as it hits the books. It's just a shame that it was allowed to get to that point.
As frustrating as it is, the fight must continue for human rights in this country.
To anyone who thinks or has heard that this bill is just about defending parents - no, it's not. It's original wording was absolutely a treatise against LGBT representation in schools. Even though they've backed off on some of the worst of it, it's still at its core legal bigotry. When schools teach sex ed, no matter what age level, LGBTQ issues need to be included. Period. For any state to try and prevent its inclusion in the subject is discrimination.
So here's a piece of hope in these dark times. I stand with you.
Also, Happy International Women's Day - whether you are one, love one, feel part one, or all of the above.
