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From AMERICA blog GAY , and Google

In a move that indicates how out of touch with the entertainment industry the Florida Republican majority in the state legislature is, a provision to deny tax credits to any film or television production that contains gay characters was slipped into a 75 million dollar incentive bill. Supposedly, the bill is designed to encourage film and television production in Florida. The author of the provision apparently does not have a clue about Hollywood. (The California Hollywood. I’m not sure how the Florida Hollywood rolls)

In the words of the provision’s author, “Think of it as like Mayberry,” state Rep. Stephen Precourt, R-Orlando, said, referring to The Andy Griffith Show. “That’s when I grew up — the ’60s. That’s what life was like. I want Florida to be known for making those kinds of movies: Disney movies for kids and all that stuff. Like it used to be, you know?”

Check out stories at AMERICA blog GAY, Google, and the Palm Beach Post.

Cross posted at QueerVisalia.com and QueerBakersfield.com

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