Stevie Wonder Boycotting Florida Following Zimmerman Verdict (Video)

Hollywood Reporter ^ | 07/16/13

[BunnySlippers]

In the wake of the George Zimmerman acquittal, the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished." He also said he would not be performing in any other state that recognizes the law, which some say contributed to Zimmerman's acquittal in the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, 2012.

[dfwgator]

How does he know for sure he's black?

[rktman]

Same way he “knows” st. trayvon was murdered. His minions control him and feed him what they want him to know. Sad deal huh? He wouldn’t know he was african-American if nobody told him.

[fella]

Where’s that picture of Booth Powers saying ‘Bye’?

[ConservativeStatement]

That's it. I am starting to think this “young child” was a victim if Beyonce, Stevie Wonder and a few pro athletes believe so. /sarc.

[Alex in chains]

Justice is blind.

[snoringbear]

“That’s it, I can’t go on living any longer. /s”

LOL ! You beat me to it :). I wonder if Stevie really believes that anyone cares. Old has been desperate for some publicity. Hmm, maybe he and Jim Carey should form a club or something....

[Vendome]

[al baby]

Do you knoe why Stevie is always smiling? No one told him hes black

[tanknetter]

There was a comedian who got into trouble a good number of years back (maybe it was in that Rodney Dangerfield standup series on HBO) who suggested that a great, if horrible, practical joke would be to sneak up on Stevie Wonder and whisper in his ear “you know, you aren’t actually Black”.

[Navy Patriot]

Stevie Wonder Boycotting All "Stand Your Ground" States Following Zimmerman Verdict

So there is essentially no change in Stevie's bookings?

[EEGator]

Clayton Bigsby is the best character/skit ever.

[TheRhinelander]

I’ve been boycotting Florida ever since Dade county police were randomly pulling people over and confiscating their cash because it was considered suspicious, i.e. drug money despite no drugs ever found.

Screw Florida.

[gattaca]

I was thinking the same thing! HA

[Doogle]

I can see that....

[DaveA37]

“What’s Stevie doing these days?”.

Who really cares what he is doing other than him trying to promote odumbo’s agenda even further. The people of Florida should be damn glad they have the right to carry or, there would be even more Travon Martins roaming the streets unchecked. I am really surprised that more of the Martin types have NOT be shot for justified causes.

[humblegunner]

“Great news, Stevie! It’s been abolished nationwide!
It’s right here in this executive order, read it for yourself and rejoice!”

[EEGator]

Good idea. We can get Bette Midler to join them as well.

[moovova]

There are none so blind as those that will not see.

(...or, something like that.)

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

the singer said he would not be performing in the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is "abolished."

Stevie is undeterred by the fact that "Stand Your Ground" did not apply in this case.

[fella]

Tankx!