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Lisa Von Domek
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I think that most entertainers have an exaggerated view of the importance of their opinions.

Apr 09, 2016 01:11 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
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There is absolutely no way I want a man in the restroom with my daughter who is not her father.  How anyone can have an issue with that logic is beyond me

Apr 09, 2016 01:00 PM
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Mimi Foster
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Since it is widely reported that the move was spearheaded by a convicted sexual predator, this is outrageous. Good riddance!!!

When men using women's bathrooms and vice versa becomes the battle cry of the land, we are pretty far gone down the urinals IMHO

(Shall I tell you how I really feel? )

Apr 09, 2016 12:56 PM
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Debra Leisek
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I just dont understand how the rights of 3% of the population out weigh the rights of the other 97%  Make a unisex bathroom so those who want to make that choice can... but give the rest of us our right to privacy

Apr 09, 2016 06:45 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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     Bruce Springsteen is a washed up has-been. 

      Probably did not sell enough tickets to the NC concert, and is using the political thing as an excuse.

Apr 09, 2016 01:28 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Heard this, don't care what celebrities think anymore.  

I see other states passing "use whatever bathrooms you want" laws in their school districts and I've stated that this will lead to increases in sexual assaults and teenage unplanned/unwanted pregnancies.

Apr 09, 2016 02:34 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
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Good morning Ginger. There are many other acts that can replace him in NC.

Apr 09, 2016 07:28 PM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
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Bruce Springsteen is irrelevant.  The bathroom law is ridiculous.  Many predictable problems will occur.  The left will continue to spew hate at the people who understand this is a disaster.  Unfortunately, those who push laws like this have no relationship with or understanding of logic. 

Apr 09, 2016 03:50 PM
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Scott Godzyk
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My first thought is the only one he is punishing is his fans that paid for tickets, got the day/night off, hired a baby sitter and planned for months to be let down.  As far as the law, i dont want anyone to be descriminated against, however i do not want a man in my teenager daughters restroom or lockerroom either. What about the rights of the girls who could become victims of people using the law as a shield?

Apr 10, 2016 12:10 AM
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Roy Kelley
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Yes. Many business plans will be changed. A costly decision by the state.

Apr 09, 2016 10:26 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Yes, I have... and while I agree that I don't want transgender people in public bathrooms, I also feel that all these celebrities are simply "jumping on some bandwagon for the cause-of-day." Where was Springsteen in supporting LGBT rights before this?

Apr 09, 2016 10:14 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
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I listened to a piece on transgender issues and one of the speakers described being "neither a boy or a girl". So which bathroom will that person use? 

Apr 09, 2016 06:30 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
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I think there will be more of such cancellations - I have no idea how to solve this one - but I agree with Lisa Von Domek 

Apr 09, 2016 01:33 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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I think he screwed his fans with his irrelevant opinions. I never loved him and would not have shelled out [some exorbitant amount, I'm sure] to see him. But many did, and are now disappointed. Wanker.

Apr 10, 2016 12:17 AM
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I trust 'Brucie' is held responsible for the costs of canceling the concert.....just like any entertainer would be required to do.

Other than that, I don't care what Brucie or Bono or Bon Jovie and on and on and on.....does.

'An evil virus' he says. Zandt should expect to be knocked flat on his keester by an enraged parent who sees him enter the restroom following the parents 11 year old daughter.

 

Apr 09, 2016 10:20 PM
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Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

The bathroom part is what they used to make the law appealling to the public and from the comments here its working. But the law goes much much further by taking away power from the people. Another big goverment power grab, only this time it is the republicans who did the grabbing.

Towns and cities now have no ability to pass ordinances about anything to with discimination, even if the citizens vote for it in a referendum.

Local munincipalities also now have no say in minimum wage matters.

And this law limits the right of women to sue their employers for discrimination.

 

 

 

Apr 09, 2016 10:10 PM
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Wayne Martin
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Going to go with Lisa Von Domek on this one!

Apr 09, 2016 09:54 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
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To much government and celebrity involvement in day to day lives.

 

Apr 10, 2016 12:01 AM
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Michael Setunsky
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Ginger Harper Entertainers should stick to entertaining.

Apr 09, 2016 11:12 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I applaud The Boss for doing this.

Apr 09, 2016 10:45 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I heard a little of it in the news this morning.  Although I like Bruce with this decision I hope he goes broke and never sells another record.  

Apr 09, 2016 10:34 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
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I don't blame him.  The law is making a laughing stock our of such a beautiufl state!

Apr 10, 2016 05:18 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
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Only if all bathrooms were single self-contained units, would I think that unisex is ok. Otherwise, please take a look at your actual body parts and select accordingly. 

Apr 10, 2016 01:35 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Ginger,

Bruce can do whatever he wants to do.  And I agree with Lisa Von Domek , I remember an interview with Barbra Streisand saying she could never be friends with a Republican...LOL A

Apr 10, 2016 01:23 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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A great use of legislative time - deciding who can use which bathroom - NOT!   Bruce Springsteen - listen up!!

Apr 09, 2016 10:44 PM
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Bob Crane
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They have bathroom laws in NC?

What is going on down there  and who is enforcing these laws?

Apr 09, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ginger Harper
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NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band canceled their North Carolina concert because of the state’s new law blocking anti-discrimination rules for the LGBT community, said guitarist Steven Van Zandt, calling it the kind of legislation that’s like an “evil virus” spreading around the U.S.

Apr 09, 2016 12:43 PM
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Tony Lewis
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It's their right.  They must suffer the consequences but why would they support a place that is going against everything they believe in?  This happened in Arizona when the bigoted government refused to acknowledge Martin Luther King day.  State ban abortion in their own way.  Why would people support a government that dictates a women's right to choose?  Especially if they didn't believe they were right.  Wouldn't we all like to be in a position to make an impact and difference?

Apr 10, 2016 03:51 PM
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Sybil Campbell
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I admire anyone who stands up for their beliefs.

Apr 10, 2016 02:22 PM
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Fred Hafdelin
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Bruce would really be making a statement by holding the concert and donating all proceeds to a charitable organization.   If a guy paraded into the ladies room after my wife or daughter there would definately be a problem.

Apr 10, 2016 06:16 AM
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I had to edit my comment three times, so I will just say that I am not going to comment. 

Apr 10, 2016 06:12 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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When celebrities try to 'flex their muscles' and force their agenda on others, it is highly distasteful and repugnant. The voters need to be allowed to have their voices heard without undue influence from any quarter.

Apr 10, 2016 01:20 AM
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Gita Bantwal
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I have not heard of it .

Apr 09, 2016 09:23 PM
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Sharon Kowitz
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Oh yes! And know many people with tickets that were not happy! I'd say he lost some good fans for this! 

Apr 11, 2016 02:51 PM
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Debbie Laity
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Well this is news to me. I had to read some of the comments below, and I'm glad I did. There are some great ones. 

I wonder how informed Springsteen is on this legislation. 

Apr 10, 2016 12:39 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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I feel if you make a commitment to perform and your fans have made plans to attend and bought your tickets you should follow through.

Apr 10, 2016 11:52 AM
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Carol Williams
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I think it is ridiculous.  There must be other ways to get your political opinions heard.  Do they need to agree with every law in every state they perform in?  

Apr 10, 2016 05:21 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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it's America.... the land of opinions....

Apr 10, 2016 05:11 AM
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Will Hamm
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No way, can not cancel.

 

Apr 10, 2016 05:04 AM
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No, I had not heard ... yet I am wildly entertained by the stream of comments here.  Gosh I love this place ... ActiveRain!

Apr 10, 2016 02:14 AM