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William769

(59,147 posts) Fri Mar 27, 2015, 04:33 PM Mar 2015

Time to #BoycottIndiana? Celebs Blow Up Social Media [View all]

Everyone from Tim Cook, to Ashton Kutcher, Miley Cyrus, Dustin Lance Black, and even Hillary Clinton, had something to say about Indiana's new 'license to discriminate' law.

From the moment after Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Bill 101 — the so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act — during a private ceremony Thursday morning, LGBT people and our allies began blasting the new law, which allows businesses or individuals to deny service to anyone who allegedly offends their religious beliefs.

Out actor George Takei — who had condemned the bill before the governor signed it into law — was one of the first, calling for a boycott of Indiana with the hashtag #BoycottIndiana:

http://www.advocate.com/politics/2015/03/27/time-boycottindiana-celebs-blow-social-media

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Time to #BoycottIndiana? Celebs Blow Up Social Media [View all] William769 Mar 2015 OP

Indiana has always been a place for me to pass through... greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #1

They have made it a shit stain on America. William769 Mar 2015 #2

Making it more unpleasant a place than ever! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #4

The Stinks still there. William769 Mar 2015 #5

Haven't been through there in a few years, but it did stink. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #6

Thankfully I have not been there in 25 years. William769 Mar 2015 #7

Never been there, though I did attend a friend's wedding in W. Lafayette. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #8

As in the County? William769 Mar 2015 #9

No. The parents. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #10

LOL. William769 Mar 2015 #11

Put a damper on the proceedings, though! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #12

Wouldn't that have been a dust bowl? William769 Mar 2015 #13

It was a very short reception, thankfully. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #14

Well then all was good. William769 Mar 2015 #16

Dull wedding, though. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #17

Well I am a firm believer that a bottle of Wild Turkey can fix just about anything. William769 Mar 2015 #18

I just wanted a glass of wine. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #20

Sounds like the REAL stink is emanating from the state capitol. And the governor's mansion. calimary Mar 2015 #27

My dad grew up there Warpy Mar 2015 #51

Wondering. stage left Mar 2015 #3

Betty Bowers is a satirical character. hifiguy Mar 2015 #15

Whoops. She sure does have the crazy Republican female look down pat. stage left Mar 2015 #39

Please check her out, you may be surprised who's side she is on. A Simple Game Mar 2015 #19

Thanks. stage left Mar 2015 #41

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy her wit. n/t A Simple Game Mar 2015 #50

Do they think this will protect them from the tornados mountain grammy Mar 2015 #21

Not everyone in Indiana supports the new law, though. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #22

Well, they do if they vote for assholes like pence. calimary Mar 2015 #28

I posted a link to an article about Indiana businesses that don't support the law. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #38

I'm noticing a lot of opposition to the law. calimary Mar 2015 #48

Or if they don't vote AGAINST him... Beartracks Mar 2015 #43

I, for one, am not righteous enough to go to Indiana world wide wally Mar 2015 #23

one more place to avoid. niyad Mar 2015 #24

rec nt Zorra Mar 2015 #25

I am still boycotting California due to Proposition 8. Actually I feel kelly1mm Mar 2015 #26

I know a gay couple living in Indianapolis. Have to ask them if they feel affected 7962 Mar 2015 #29

Bullshite on your "persecution", lady. Cha Mar 2015 #30

Indiana, a lovely place to visit, as a fly-over state. I knew some people from Indiana, RKP5637 Mar 2015 #31

There's some really pretty country around Evansville CanonRay Mar 2015 #36

Bloomington has a great university. pangaia Mar 2015 #37

P.S. Mahalo to all the celebs lighing up Twitter on this.. and Dan Savage makes an excellent point! Cha Mar 2015 #32

That is all fine, but again ... ananda Mar 2015 #33

If Jim Crow laws like this that target women are passed, rest assured that the response Zorra Mar 2015 #47

I assure you I have been fighting on both fronts. William769 Mar 2015 #55

The Bishops have openly endorsed the Betty Bowers position. Dawson Leery Mar 2015 #34

I like THE Curse Of Ham part. pangaia Mar 2015 #35

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #40

Please don't judge all the people tavernier Mar 2015 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Mar 2015 #44

Ugh. phil89 Mar 2015 #52

Indiana Proud member of Fly-Over Nation for a reason anotojefiremnesuka Mar 2015 #45

KnR sheshe2 Mar 2015 #46

I hope every thinking person or organization joins the boycott. raven mad Mar 2015 #49

K&R DeSwiss Mar 2015 #53

Plus, the KKK literally ran this state not so long ago elfin Mar 2015 #54

I live in Indiana Peaceplace80 Mar 2015 #56