Celebrities On Indiana's Religious Freedom Law: Governor Mike Pence Receives Backlash From Hollywood On Instagram & Twitter [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, signed last week by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R), has outraged many who reside within the state as well as outside of the state.
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Many celebrities have made statements in regard to this new law they're so unhappy with. Check out a handful of reactions below from pop star Miley Cyrus to the Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.
They all come from different walks of life, but can all agree how unpleased they are with this outrageous law. The way the law stands right now, business owners can rightfully reject those of the LGBTQ community and then some based on religious views.
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On Monday, Irsay, tweeted, "The Colts have always embraced inclusiveness, tolerance, and a diverse fan base."
"ALL" are welcomed to "Colts Nation" since they're "ONE FAMILY!"
The Colts have always embraced inclusiveness, tolerance, and a diverse fan base. We welcome ALL fans to Colts Nation. ONE FAMILY!
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) March 30, 2015
On Sunday, Olympic gold medalist diver Gregory Louganis, tweeted, he would be in Indiana on Monday, going straight from the airport to City Hall.
I will be in Indy tomorrow, airport to City Hall! Before I check into my hotel. Should be interesting. "Gee I... https://t.co/5I5L87O5G2 — Gregory Louganis (@greglouganis) March 30, 2015
On his Facebook, he further revealed, "Love conquers Hate" and proudly declared, "Going with love in my heart, but standing up for who I am, a man, a gay man who is legally married to Johnny Chaillot-Louganis in my state of California and living with HIV/AIDS."
"I've always been about inclusion for all," former NBA player Reggie Miller shared on his Twitter last Friday.
He's "very disappointed" in his "adopted home state of Indiana" for the approval of this law.
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) March 27, 2015
Also, on Friday, Apple CEO Tim Cook, tweeted his thoughts on Indiana's new law. "Apple is open for everyone," he declared, adding, "We are deeply disappointed in Indiana's new law and calling on Arkansas Gov. to veto the similar #HB1228."
Apple is open for everyone. We are deeply disappointed in Indiana's new law and calling on Arkansas Gov. to veto the similar #HB1228. — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 27, 2015
The Apple CEO further tweeted how Apple strives "to treat every customer the same."
Around the world, we strive to treat every customer the same — regardless of where they come from, how they worship or who they love.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 27, 2015
Last Thursday, actor Harvey Fierstein, was appalled by the law's use of the term "Freedom." "How dare Indiana use the word FREEDOM in their law to institutionalize bigotry & hatred?" he seethed on Twitter.
How dare Indiana use the word FREEDOM in their law to institutionalize bigotry & hatred? The passage of that hate bill is UN-AMERICAN! — Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) March 27, 2015
"There is no reason to pass a law like that other than to discriminate," he added.
There is no reason to pass a law like that other than to discriminate. They want the government to tell them they're not wrong to be bigots.
— Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) March 27, 2015
Cyrus, who is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community, had some choice words for Gov. Pence. She ripped into him right away on Instagram and called him "an a------."
A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Mar 26, 2015 at 1:06pm PDT
Ashton Kutcher also had plenty to say about Indiana's new law.
Kutcher was blown away by the news of the law, tweeting, "Indiana? Seriously? Really?"
Indiana? Seriously? Really? Bravo Salesforce for taking a stand. @benioff Hope more companies follow. https://t.co/g8K9DNZjps
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) March 27, 2015
His outrage continued on Twitter as he posed the following question: "Indiana are you also going to allow Christian establishments to ban Jews from coming in?"
He also mentioned the reverse of the above.
Indiana are you also going to allow Christian establishments to ban Jews from coming in? Or Vice Versa? Religious freedom??? #OUTRAGE — ashton kutcher (@aplusk) March 27, 2015
The Mysteries of Laura star Debra Messing tweeted the hashtag "#BOYCOTTINDIANA" like so many others.
#BOYCOTTINDIANA https://t.co/FlZwIL42Gd
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) March 30, 2015
Alec Mapa shared an adorable photo of his family on Instagram with the powerful caption: "Legislation passed today that makes it legal to refuse service to my family in #Indiana."
Legislation passed today that makes it legal to refuse service to my family in #Indiana .#SB101 #Bigotry #religiousfreedombill #BoycottIndiana #homophobia2015 #BYEFELICIA A photo posted by AlecMapa (@alecmapa) on Mar 26, 2015 at 2:01pm PDT
The Huffington Post reported on Thursday that a proposal to change the language of the law has been made.
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