So, Kansas City.... You Want the Final Four Back?
It looks as though Kansas City's chances for possibly getting the basketball Final Four back from Indianapolis just shot up this week:
NCAA 'concerned' over Indiana law that allows biz to reject gays
It seems the religious zealots over in Indiana got their way with some Right Wing, Republican legislators:
Gov. Mike Pence signs 'religious freedom' bill in private
This "religious freedom" bill is their desire to discriminate against fellow Indianans, and legally:
Senate Bill 101 prohibits state or local governments from substantially burdening a person's ability to exercise their religion — unless the government can show that it has a compelling interest and that the action is the least-restrictive means of achieving it. It takes effect July 1.
Although the bill does not mention sexual orientation, opponents fear it could allow business owners to deny services to gays and lesbians for religious reasons.
And of course they would deny service. It's their stated goal.
All of a sudden, there are lots and lots of people and groups and even companies calling for a nationwide boycott of the entire state, too, as proof:
Youth Travel Sports Should Boycott Indiana
San Francisco Is First Major City To Boycott Indiana Over LGBT Discrimination Law
ESPN's Ruocco to Sports Leagues: Boycott Indiana Until New 'Religious Freedom' Law Changed
George Takei Asks Twitter Followers to #BoycottIndiana
Salesforce boycotts Indiana over fear of LGBT discrimination
So all of a sudden, Kansas City, you're looking better and better.
NCAA: 'Religious freedom' law creates concern for future events
That Sprint Center you have downtown?
Do you have an open schedule?
