From ABC News: “Jimmy Buffett Slams North Carolina Law, but Won’t Cancel Shows”
Jimmmy Buffett has spoken out against North Carolina’s Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, but said he will not cancel his planned performances in the state.
The singer, who has two shows scheduled in North Carolina next week, leveled some harsh criticism at the aforementioned legislation, calling it a “stupid law.”
In a message posted on his official website, Margaritaville.com, Buffett explained that he’d “played many shows years ago, in many states where you could go to prison for 20 years for smoking a joint,” maintaining that that “was a stupid law based on stupid assumptions.”
He pointed out that “time has fortunately reversed a lot of that way of thinking. But now another stupid law, based on stupid assumptions, has sprung up like kudzu in North Carolina.”
Buffett went on to say that he believes most of his fans feel the same way he does about the law, and out of loyalty to them, he intends to honor his commitment to play the two gigs — on April 21 in Raleigh and April 23 in Charlotte.
“I am lucky enough to have found a job in the business of fun. These shows were booked and sold out long before the governor signed that stupid law,” he said. “I am not going to let stupidity or bigotry trump fun for my loyal fans this year.”
As for whether he’ll play more concerts in North Carolina in the future, Buffett said it would “definitely depend on whether that stupid law is repealed. That is up to the good people of North Carolina and there are many, and I am confident that they will see that the right thing will be done. As Forrest [Gump] said, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.'”
Last week, Bruce Springsteen canceled a show in Greensboro, citing HB2 as the reason. Last night, Ryan Adams announced that he had canceled an upcoming show in Biloxi, citing a new Mississippi law that will allow religious organizations and some businesses the right to refuse service to gay couples.
Shut up and sing !!
Darrell, shut up.
Been a fan since the 70’s. Seen 25+ shows all over the US and in Paris where I will be again in September for two shows. First time I ever disagreed with Jimmy. The idea is that if people whom you have elected do something disagreeable, there will have to be consequences. One consequence is you might not get to see the artists like Springsteen or Buffett you wanted to see. Life is tough. Elect better people.
Life is NOT all that tough; just use the appropriate bathroom consistent with your real gender. Why is that such a difficult thing to for some aholes to comprehend??? What is a shame is that they actually had to pass a law requiring people to use the appropriate restroom-that’s the shame!!
Politics should be kept out of music. Buffett is a hypocrite. He won’t cancel his shows because he would loose money. Just one more reason I haven’t gone to a JB concert in 5 years. I am speaking with my hard earned dollars.
It’s sad JB doesn’t have the nads to stand up for what’s right.
I’ve been a fan along time, but nothing is to last forever except eternal life with Jesus Christ.
All you socialist need to read the bible kjv. niv. nsv in other words a real bible! God’s word answers all our question’s and he doesn’t agree with Mr. Buffett. Don’t see how anyone would be ok with a grown man being in a restroom with their daughter, granddaughter, wife. really! Mr. Buffett can boycott his home state’s of Mississippi /Alabama also, cause personally I don’t care if he or the boss every comes to North or South Carolina.
REPENT and have a RELATIONSHIP with JESUS or burn in HELL!!!
Funny, I don’t recall a passage in the bible stating, “No grown man should be in the same bathroom as a woman”. You aren’t even addressing the bigger issue of the law allowing businesses to decide who they serve. Don’t pick out passages and interpret them to help you justify being better than others. Glad JB is still playing the shows that were scheduled. No sense hurting fans because of some bible belt stand that will fall once the governor sees the business it will lose. “Thou shalt treat the gay and LGBT community poorly unless it loses money for you and your state.” Two Corinthians 🙂
What does the bible say about the church covering up pedophile priests?
As a life long fan and an attendee of 15+ concerts over the years …..
If the Law is “STUPID” as you say, Jimmy Buffet, then cancel the shows.
Don’t hide behind the “fans” and take a 1/2 stand. Either stand up fully on the matter or
don’t. This reeks of trying to show you care while still fattening your wallet.
As a life long fan and an attendee of 15+ concerts over the years …..
If the Law is “STUPID” as you say, Jimmy Buffet, then cancel the shows.
Don’t hide behind the “fans” and take a 1/2 stand. Either stand up fully on the matter or
don’t. This reeks of trying to show you care while still fattening your wallet.
Jeffery ,I didn’t say the Bible said no man should go in a woman’s restroom, common sense say’s that! However the Bible does clearly say that God determined our gender at birth. Gender is biological and not determined by human preference. To change one’s gender surgically is rebellion against God therefore sin. Fan’s like you and the government could get “hurt ” a lot more beside’s not seeing a concert or losing profit of the almighty dollar.
In my opinion people who need to change gender’s have a mentally problem not a gender problem! You stand with the government and Buffett if that’s your preference, as for me I’ll stand with God.
God Bless
Ok,
Your sex is biologically determined at conception. A person might choose a gender which is determined by social events and/or human preference. So many do not know the difference between the two.
Your mom and dad doing it=what your SEX is.
How you want to be perceived to others in the world=comes from ???????????????
“A mentally problem”. You have a grammar problem.
I feel this law protects trans people as much as the rest of us. It keeps every pervert out there from dressing up
and going into a restroom and just claiming to be trans. Was a longtime Parrothead, been to his shows, visited several Margaritavilles, Margaritavlle on Sirius listener, Landshark drinker, CD’s, clothng, you name it. BUT NO MORE!!!!!! This is my way of saying, “Mr. Buffett, you and your ultraliberal commrades need to just shut up and play. Used to be a Sprinsteen fan too!!! My family’s protection is more important to me!!!!