More Hits For Indiana Just Keep On Coming

[Veilex]

When Governor Mike Pence (R) signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law I'll bet he never expected the backlash he's been getting!
Salesforce has stopped their plans to expand in Indianapolis, Gen Con has pulled out of their planned $50 million dollar gaming convention, companies like Eli Lilly, Eskenazi Health, Angie's List, Pat McAfee and many others have joined the state-wide boycott.

One more piece of bad news for Pence; Ed Murray, Mayor of Seattle is banning all city-funded travel to Indiana. He joins San Francisco's Mayor, Ed Lee who has also banned city-funded travel. He states:

“I’m not doing this because I’m a gay man,” he explained. “You cannot say, ‘You can’t come into my restaurant because you’re black and it’s my religious belief not to serve you.’ That is a settled question.”
“Indiana’s S.B. 101 doesn’t reflect the values of our City. Seattle has been a leader in the fight to protect civil rights and ensure equality for all people – no matter who you are, or who you love,” Murray said. “This is why I am ordering that none of our taxpayer dollars should go toward supporting this discriminatory law. To those in Indiana today who are working hard in the fight for equality – know that Seattle stands with you as you continue your efforts to end discrimination and protect civil rights for everyone.”

*snip*

The Pandora's Box this Bill has opened also has some unintended consequences. And they've got me still giggling.

It seems the First Church of Cannabis has registered as a religious organization. The Holy Rollers (as I call them) has been accepted as a bona fide religious organization in Indiana. Their Church leader, Bill Levin wrote on his Facebook page:
“Status: Approved by Secretary of State of Indiana – “Congratulations your registration has been approved!” Now we begin to accomplish our goals of Love, Understanding, and Good Health.”
Levin is currently seeking $4.20 donations towards his non-profit church.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/30/1374282/-More-Hits-For-Indiana-Just-Keep-On-Coming?detail=facebook_sf

[Takket]

1. Gen Con has NOT pulled out that I know of.

Last I heard they had a schedule meeting with the Indy tourism bureau this week to discuss their concerns.

[Veilex]

4. You are correct...

Though, to their credit, the did WANT to pull out

http://files.gencon.com/Letter_to_Attendees.pdf

[Takket]

6. i wrote them a letter encouraging them to find a new lcoation

basically saying, I'm not blaming you for this law, but you will be hit in the pocketbook by this because I will not be attending...

they will probably go through with this years event because of all the planning already in place, but next year, I hope they are out of Indy!

[Veilex]

8. "next year, I hope they are out of Indy!" - Fingers crossed!

[yeoman6987]

2. Indiana needs to fix this now!

Of course the cities need revenue to help their citizens. The suburbs will survive all boycotts especially wealthy ones. I feel for Gary which is already so devastated that any more and it won't be pretty. I feel so bad for the innocent in all this....the poor mostly. Yes it needs to be done but I wish only the culprits would be hurt.

[stone space]

3. "Holy Rollers"

[Veilex]

5. Yeah, I just about did a spit-take when I read that

[Gothmog]

7. Governor Dense is having a hard time of his own making