Nets Find ‘Controversy’ in Banning Sex Talk With Kindergarteners

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Parental Rights in Education” bill which bans teaching children in kindergarten through third grade about “sexual orientation and gender identity.” If you thought the bill’s final passage meant the media would stop freaking out about it, think again. All three evening news broadcasts labeled the banning of sex talk with five-year-olds “controversial” during their coverage.

On ABC’s World News Tonight, correspondent Victor Oquendo continued mislabeling the legislation as the “controversial” “don’t say gay bill” despite the fact that not only does the word gay not appear anywhere in the text of the legislation but it doesn’t prevent children from using the word.

It wasn’t until later that he used the law’s real name when finally describing what the law actually does: 

The parental rights in education law now banning classroom instruction on ‘sexual orientation or gender identity’ in grades K through three, and any instruction ‘That is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate’. The state can now update or define these standards. These policies are also available to parents who wish to sue school districts for violating them.

He also parroted “critics” of the law without any fact-checking on his part, claiming they “argue it will marginalize LGBTQ families and prevent schools from helping students in need.”

In the meantime, there are still more CBS Evening News, anchor Norah O’Donnell briefly covered the news that DeSantis signed the bill. Just like her ABC counterpart, she also labeled the law “controversial” and parroted left-wing talking points, claiming “critics call it the don’t say gay bill and say it marginalizes LGBTQ+ people.”  

NBC Nightly NewsBefore turning to Sam Brock to report from Florida, anchor Lester Holt described the law as contentious. Brock stated that “after weeks of controversy, Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the parental rights in education bill”We also noted the fact that Florida’s Governor was “Encircled by young children”Sign the bill.

Brock summarized, just like ABC2, the purpose of this bill by saying that “the law bans classroom instruction and conversation about sexual orientation and gender identity for public school students in kindergarten through third grade.”

Brock then reiterated a well-known leftist media point, that protecting young children from sexual grooming is somehow waged a culture war.

The legislation which has been referred to by opponents as the “don’t say gay bill” has sparked national outrage, today the Governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate, once again putting himself at the forefront of America’s culture wars. The law allows parents to decide when and how they want to discuss LGBTQ subjects with their children, according to supporters.

But he wasn’t finished. He brought in a Democrat for Florida state office and let him claim the law would. “Communicate to our youth that Florida doesn’t have the place for them, if they are different.”

Brock finished his report by praising the fact that “around 15 states (from Tennessee to Louisiana) are considering legislation looking into how LGBTQ issues can be addressed in school.”

Oh! 15 more countries will soon outlaw grooming of young children.

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ABC’s World News Tonight
3/28/2022
Eastern at 6:45 p.m.

DAVIDMUIR: Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the bill banning sexual orientation and gender identification with children under three. ABC’s Victor Oquendo in Florida tonight.

GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS – Show it off! 

VICTOR OQUENDO – It’s officially tonight. Florida’s controversial bill to ban gay marriage, or don’t tell them, was signed into law in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis.

DESANTIS – We want parents to be able to send their children to school for an education, and not to indoctrinate them.

OQUENDO: Parents have the right to ban classroom instruction about “Sexual orientation and gender identity” for grades K-3. Also, any instruction that is “not age-appropriate nor developmentally appropriate” has been banned. The state can now update or define these standards. These policies are also available to parents who wish to sue school districts for violating them. 

PROTESTERS – We are gay 

OQUENDO – The bill sparked protests that lasted for weeks.

PROTESTERS – We are gay 

OQUENDO – Critics claim it will make LGBTQ families less visible and stop schools from supporting students in crisis. Janelle Perez, a Democratic State Senate Candidat, and Monica, her spouse have two children. One of them will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. 

JANELLE Perez: Our daughters will be proud to be part of the family we have created, and they won’t be silent. No one will force us to conceal in plain sight.

OQUENDO: The law will be in effect from July 1. David? 

CBS Evening News
3/28/2022
Eastern at 6:43.40 

NORAH O’DONNELL: All right, a controversial bill became law today in Florida. This bill, which bans sexual orientation lessons and gender identity for kindergarten to third graders in Florida, was signed by the Republican Governor. Critics label it “the don’t-say gay bill” and argue that it stigmatizes LGBTQ+ individuals. The law, according to Governor DeSantis as well as other Republicans, is considered reasonable.

NBC Nightly News
3/28/2022
Eastern, 7:11:58

LESTER HOLT – Today in Florida, Governor Rick Scott signed a controversial bill that would restrict teaching elementary school students about gender identity. Similar laws are being pursued by more states. Sam Brock tells the story.

SAM BOROCK: Governor Ron DeSantis, in the presence of young children, signed today’s parental rights education bill after weeks of debate. This law prohibits public schools from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in classroom instruction. 

GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS : After the third grade, curriculums should be age-appropriate. 

BROCK: Parents have the right to bring civil suits against their parents if the policy has been violated.

PROTESTERS – We are gay 

BROCK: The legislation which has been referred to by opponents as the “don’t say gay bill” has sparked national outrage, today the Governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate, once again putting himself at the forefront of America’s culture wars. The law allows parents to decide when and how they want to discuss LGBTQ subjects with their children, according to supporters. 

DESANTIS: Our goal is to ensure that children can go to school for an education and not indoctrination. 

BROCK – Todd Delmay has announced that he is running for the office of state secretary in light recent legislation.

TODD DELMAY – This bill won’t stay in force forever. However, it will remain in effect for long enough to let our youth know that Florida doesn’t have the right place for them if they are not.

BROCK: His husband Jeff, and their 12-year old son fear this will lead to a backward step in equal rights.

DELMAY: People my age don’t believe that there are people just like them in this world.

(…)

BROCK – Around 15 states, from Tennessee to Louisiana, are currently considering legislation. They are looking into how LGBTQ issues can be addressed in school.