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Jeff In Milwaukee

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Tue Jul 16, 2013, 08:15 AM Jul 2013

Stevie Wonder: Boycott Florida [View all]

Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida following George Zimmerman verdict

Florida fans of Stevie Wonder who want to see the legend sing are going to have to go on a road trip for the near future. During a performance in Quebec City, Canada, on Sunday, the Grammy-winning performer spoke out about the recent acquittal of George Zimmerman and announced he would boycott the state.

"I decided today that until the 'Stand Your Ground' law is abolished in Florida, I will never perform there again," he told the audience. "As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state or in that part of the world."

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I'm not normally a fan of boycotts, as they often harm the very people they were intended to help. But I'm having second thoughts on that position.
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Stevie Wonder: Boycott Florida [View all] Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2013 OP
Not gonna play Sin City treestar Jul 2013 #1
Sun City Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2013 #2
Stevie Wonder JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #3
just responded to Stevie Wonder on Facebook handmade34 Jul 2013 #4
That sounds like a very good idea HockeyMom Jul 2013 #6
I agree JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #9
Sounds good to me. reflection Jul 2013 #5
No, but Stevie Wonder has... Mike Nelson Jul 2013 #7
Just think if Stevie got behind GOTV in Florida. djean111 Jul 2013 #8
brilliant handmade34 Jul 2013 #10
"As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state" Baclava Jul 2013 #11
I'm not going to boycott Florida. Beacool Jul 2013 #12
Another thing... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2013 #15
I think that the problem was political and public pressure. Beacool Jul 2013 #16
Hit the GOP-controlled state government in the wallet CakeGrrl Jul 2013 #13
At least SYG is a noble cause Sheepshank Jul 2013 #14
not sure. bump for more voting Liberal_in_LA Jul 2013 #17
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