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Wilco cancels Indianapolis show over law protecting religous freedom
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| 3/30/2015
Posted on 03/30/2015 4:44:10 PM PDT by bagadonutz
Wilco Cancels Upcoming Show In Indianapolis Because Of Anti-Gay 'Religious Freedom' Law
Chicago-based rock band Wilco has canceled a show planned for May 7 in Indianapolis, Indiana, because of the anti-gay "religious freedom" bill signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence (R) last week.
The band tweeted Monday that they wouldn't perform in the state, saying the Religious Freedom Restoration Act "feels like thinly disguised legal discrimination":
The band is not the first group to speak out against the law, which would allow any individual or corporation to cite its religious beliefs as a defense when sued by a private party. Both the NCAA -- which is holding its men's basketball championship games in Indianapolis -- and the NBA have spoken out in favor of "inclusion" since Pence signed the bill into law. Several college presidents have also raised concerns over the law.
The mayors of both Seattle, and San Francisco, have said they won't allow taxpayer money to be used for city employees' trips to the state. On Monday, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy (D) said he would sign an executive order banning state-funded travel to Indiana because of the law.
Those who oppose the Religious Freedom Restoration Act have argued that it could hurt LGBT patrons by giving business owners who don't want to serve them legal protections to discriminate.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; indiana; mikepence; rfra
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To: joshua c
Hey Dan, what about the other 19 states that have religious freedom laws? Including his home state of Illinois.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:19:27 PM PDT
by
justlurking
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To: bagadonutz
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:20:06 PM PDT
by
jimfree
(In November 2016 my 14 y/o granddaughter will have more quality exec experience than Barack Obama)
To: bagadonutz
good news....reprobates are not going to perform in indiana. :)
just like when little stevie wonder swore to not perform in florida until the state repealed “stand your ground” laws.
i love it.
To: bagadonutz
Question: will the NFL say they will no longer accept bids for the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium or no longer hold the NFL Combine in Indianapolis? Or the Verizon IndyCar Series organizers no longer sanctioning the Indianapolis 500? These two are where the rubber meets the road in terms of this hot-button issue.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:27:45 PM PDT
by
RayChuang88
(FairTax: America's economic cure)
To: stephenjohnbanker
Exactly!
Just like with the CHic-Fil-A nonsense lets show them with our money that we refuse their intolerance of our God-given rights!!
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:28:45 PM PDT
by
John 3_19-21
(I will not even try to live in harmony with those who wish me dead.)
To: joshua c
Hey Dan, what about the other 19 states that have religious freedom laws? Now you're just going to make his little lock step liberal brain explode!
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:29:48 PM PDT
by
Mastador1
(I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
To: John 3_19-21
We have to try, for sure!
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:29:56 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: bagadonutz
Chicago-based rock band Wilco has canceled a show planned for May 7 in Indianapolis, Indiana, because of the anti-gay "religious freedom" bill signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence (R) last week.It's their loss. Or maybe they weren't selling any tickets anyway. Good way to save face.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:31:58 PM PDT
by
FrdmLvr
("WE ARE ALL OSAMA, 0BAMA!" al-Qaeda terrorists who breached the American compound in Benghazi)
To: bagadonutz
These laws just give the opportunity for a hearing, and in most cases tehe business loses. The whole thing is boguz.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:32:11 PM PDT
by
bigbob
(The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
To: bagadonutz
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:33:37 PM PDT
by
John W
(Recovery Summer VII Coming Soon)
To: John W
Oh My , someone should tell Wilco ,LOL
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:35:41 PM PDT
by
molson209
(Blank)
To: bagadonutz
Lol, wilco. Self-imagined working man’s heroes and dangerously effective soporific.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:39:01 PM PDT
by
Trailerpark Badass
(There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach, said one woman.)
To: bagadonutz
Wilco gives its support to the Gaystapo. I’ve heard ‘em; not impressed.
To: CommieCutter
Shouldn't he signing an executive order banning his own RFRA?But there is the new Leftie talking point. States like CT do have RFRA but they also have state laws banning discrimination against homos. IN does not have such a law banning discrimination.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:51:28 PM PDT
by
C19fan
To: bagadonutz
“Oh, from this blow I may never recover.” —Ralph Kramden
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:52:40 PM PDT
by
onedoug
To: snarkybob
Brewer backed down when McCain denounced the bill and Romney tweeted against it.
There was talk of business pressure to veto the religious freedom bill last year and then AZ Gov. Brewer’s veto last year along with the loud and powerful reaction to Indiana’s bill bears that out.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:56:08 PM PDT
by
Nextrush
(OBAMACARE IS A BAILOUT FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY)
To: bagadonutz
We have a Wilco Farm Supply store in my town - pretty new, like 2 years old. I just bought some gardening gloves in there. It’ll be my last purchase.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:56:24 PM PDT
by
Twotone
(Truth is hate to those who hate truth.)
To: Twotone
We have a Wilco Farm Supply store in my town - pretty new, like 2 years old. I just bought some gardening gloves in there. Itll be my last purchase. The offender in this case isn't Wilco Farm Supply, it's Wilco -- a rock band.
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posted on
03/30/2015 5:59:23 PM PDT
by
okie01
To: bagadonutz
Oh! No!
If we’ve lost Wilco we’ve lost the war!
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posted on
03/30/2015 6:40:48 PM PDT
by
x1stcav
(Why does Eleanor Clift always look like her private parts are causing her acute pain?)
To: bagadonutz
Indiana is now the focus of leftist rage. here we go.
Indiana is being Alinskied
When will this nightmare end?
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