Pdoggg Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 As you, my fans, know I'm scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the "bathroom" law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it's an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards. The times they are a changing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Just heard this on the news also. Bravo for Bruce!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustra2 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 so...... if i well understand , sex in public toilets will be permitted only between same sex people? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixon cox Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Good on him. Best thing he's done since The River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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