I've always felt a lot of respect for Bruce Springsteen.

But he topped himself.

I love him now. I think he really, really, really is the boss.

http://brucespringsteen.net/

A STATEMENT FROM BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ON NORTH CAROLINA

As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Sunday April 10th show is canceled. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.

Bruce has always stood up for the downtrodden in this society, despite the jibes made at his success in life. This is one more instance of his stand against "the Man." One recent example is his song called "American Skin." Go forth and listen to it.

By the way, despite the progress made in this country concerning human rights, this case shows how far we have yet to go... This one will go all the way to the Supreme Court.

So he's punishing North Carolinians for electing bad legislators, right?

PANDURITO said:

So he's punishing North Carolinians for electing bad legislators, right?

No, he's just taking his business somewhere else. It may seem harsh but just stop to think for a minute, what would you rather be, a) a Bruce fan who now has to travel to another state to see him or b) a trans woman who has to get changed in the male locker rooms? Before you answer, think of which of those two scenarios are more likely to end up in you being badly beaten up. A bit of empathy goes a long way, just try it some time...

nonames said:

A bit of empathy goes a long way, just try it some time...

wow. strong statement

XxAxX said:

wow. strong statement

Why