Staff Reports
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida made headlines yet again for taking a stand on the issue of parental rights legislation. During a recent speech in South Carolina, a heckler shouted insults at DeSantis, calling him a fascist for defending parental rights. In response, DeSantis stood his ground and forcefully declared that we’re not going to let anyone impose their agenda on our kids, and that parents have the fundamental right to direct the education and upbringing of their children.
Great response👏👏👏 https://t.co/zorxrLXFLI
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) June 3, 2023
Governor DeSantis stated that the school systems are there to support the community, not to override parental rights and determine what they consider appropriate for their children. He highlighted the importance of curriculum transparency, and how parents have the right to know which books are being used and what is being taught in their children’s schools. DeSantis has always stood for these values, making parental rights a key focus of his presidential campaign.
🚨MUST WATCH🚨
.@RonDeSantis SCORCHES brain-dead left-wing heckler
DESANTIS: "We're not gonna let you impose an agenda on our kids. We're gonna stand up for our kids!
People like that [heckler]…are the people we beat every single day." pic.twitter.com/AxjyAbMfLh
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 2, 2023
Among DeSantis’ opponents in the 2024 GOP presidential primary race are former President Donald Trump, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina’s Senator Tim Scott, and former Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson. Governor DeSantis, who declared his candidacy for president on May 24, is determined to protect parental rights in schools, ensuring that children receive an education that aligns with their parents’ values and beliefs.
The bill that Governor DeSantis signed into law in March 2022, designed to protect parental rights in Florida, led to a dispute with Disney over the company’s opposition to the bill. Several books, such as “Gender Queer,” “Let’s Talk About It,” and “It’s Perfectly Normal,” were removed from Florida schools due to explicit content.
Governor DeSantis’ opposition to an Advanced Placement course that incorporates elements of Critical Race Theory and queer theory has gained him massive support among conservative voters. His stand on these controversial issues has led to a considerable debate nationwide, highlighting the importance of parental rights legislation.
