North Carolina House Passes Bill Voiding All Local LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances

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Here's a NC Representative's view on the Sprinsteen thing:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/north-carolina-congressman-bruce-springsteen-882208

Quote:"It's disappointing he's not following through on his commitments," said Rep. Mark Walker, a Republican freshman congressman.

"We've got other artists coming soon — Def Leppard, Justin Bieber," the congressman told The Hollywood Reporter.

"I've never been a Bieber fan, but I might have to go. Maybe artists who weren't 'born to run' deserve a little bit more support," he said, referencing one of Springsteen's most famous songs.

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Walker accused Springsteen of a history of poor judgment, criticizing him, for example, for singing "Fortunate Son" 18 months ago at The Concert for Valor, which aired live on HBO.

"This is a guy who has such a lack of discernment that he sang a draft-dodging song at a Veteran's Day concert meant to honor those who have actually served," said Walker.

"Using inflammatory vitriol is not where I am," he said. "I would just like to intellectually explain to Bruce Springsteen the safety aspect of this bill, which is about four pages long. Sometimes people only hear one side of the story."