Floridian proposes tax credits for films, TV shows that are not friendly to gays
”Think of it as like Mayberry…. 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.”
Orlando, Florida Republican Stephen Precourt who reportedly has proposed a $75 million tax credit for film crews coming to that state, but also included a stipulation that prohibits the credit from applying to story lines that might contain an “exhibit or implied act” of “nontraditional family values.” AP notes that Precourt says he is not targeting gays, then contradicts himself by saying public dollars should not go to gay productions. (Palm Beach Post)
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