Cirque du Soleil cancels on North Carolina

Posted by | April 17, 2016 09:08 | Filed under: Politics

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North Carolina cancellations are piling up.

Performance troupe Cirque du Soleil has canceled performances in three North Carolina cities in protest over a new law banning anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people, the Canadian-based company announced Friday.

The entertainers join Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and others who have canceled shows in the state after Gov. Pat McCrory signed HB2 into law.

“Cirque du Soleil strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form,” reads a statement from Cirque du Soleil. “The new HB2 legislation passed in North Carolina is an important regression to ensuring human rights for all.”

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19 responses to Cirque du Soleil cancels on North Carolina

  1. KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker April 17th, 2016 at 09:24

    Merci beaucoup!

  2. Tommie April 17th, 2016 at 09:31

    Good, people don’t wanna perform before a hateful state but I feel bad for the people who live there with no hate in their heart!

    • fahvel April 17th, 2016 at 09:33

      if one lives in a neighborhood with lots of dogs, it sure that one will step in some poo.

      • Gina Bousquet April 17th, 2016 at 19:41

        Or get some fleas… :)

  3. StoneyCurtisll April 17th, 2016 at 09:51

    The republican controlled state legislature here in Missouri are debating putting a “religious freedom” (right to discriminate) bill up for a vote in the upcoming election where they expect a mass statewide conservative turnout..
    There is also mass opposition to this bill from the chambers of commerce and the big cities like St.Louis and Kansas City who stand to lose tens of Millions of dollars lost revenue..

    • Suzanne McFly April 17th, 2016 at 09:54

      It is sad how they are controlling the state houses and destroying communities due to hate.

      • StoneyCurtisll April 17th, 2016 at 10:48

        And the economy as well..
        This has the potential to cost the state/cities tens/hundreds of millions of dollars…
        All for the sake of “we dont cow-down to the gay agenda here”..

      • whatthe46 April 17th, 2016 at 12:53

        even worse, to spite their face they still don’t care.

  4. William April 17th, 2016 at 10:08

    Just sayin’

    • Mensa Member April 17th, 2016 at 13:33

      Alan ran an article about this a few days ago.

      More Republican congressmen and senators have been arrested in bathrooms than have transgender people.

  5. jybarz April 17th, 2016 at 12:27

    Cirque du Soleil is a great amazing show one shouldn’t miss.

    So, truly sorry for North Carolina for missing it. Well, should be a great lesson for you not to keep voting in the Repukes. Tough luck!

  6. anothertoothpick April 17th, 2016 at 13:16

    Looks like the only thing left to do in NC is go to a Jesus Show.

    And that is the way it should be in North Carolina.

  7. anothertoothpick April 17th, 2016 at 13:28

    Upcoming events in North Carolina.

    **************************

    North Carolina Pickle Festival

    late April

    Mount Olive, North Carolina. Something for everyone. Unless you are gay.
    ******************************
    Biltmore Festival of Flowers

    April / May

    blacksmiths, woodworkers, and farmers demonstrate their skills on Saturdays and Sundays.
    Asheville, North Carolina

    ***************************

    Rogallo Kite Festival

    early – mid June
    Rogallo Kite Festival include opportunities for free kite making,

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park – Nags Head, North Carolina

    American Dance Festival

    mid June to late July.

    LBGT are invited but they better not want to pee.

    There is more. But I have to pee. I have a bathroom in my house and the rules are, if you have to pee go here.

    Durham, North Carolina

  8. Mensa Member April 17th, 2016 at 13:31

    >>Cirque du Soleil cancels on North Carolina

    Finally, a plus for being anti-gay.

    • anothertoothpick April 17th, 2016 at 13:39

      Recognized over the world, Cirque du Soleil has constantly sought to evoke imagination, invoke senses and provoke emotions.

      The Circus that Took Over the World.

      If you have never been to one, you have no idea.

    • Gina Bousquet April 17th, 2016 at 19:39

      They are the best in what they do. Haven’t you ever watched their shows?

      • bpollen April 17th, 2016 at 23:17

        I’ve found them to be quite entertaining, both live and on film. And i like the soundtracks to most of their shows too!

        • Gina Bousquet April 17th, 2016 at 23:27

          I’m such a fan of theirs! They’re always amazing. :)

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