LAT: NFL warns Texas ‘bathroom bill’ could jeopardize its chances to host future Super Bowls

[nathanlt]

Can you believe this?

The NFL, which just held the Super Bowl in Texas, is warning that a “bathroom bill” targeting transgender persons could jeopardize future major events in that state. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday that “discriminatory” legislation would “certainly be a factor” in awarding Super Bowls.The Texas proposal would require individuals to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate. A similar law in North Carolina led the NCAA to pull college championship events from that state.

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http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-texas-super-bowls-20170210-story.html

 

[iceberg]

oh good god.

 

[Direwolf63]

I have strong views on this. But it's best for me to shut up.

 

[Tabascocat]

Naw, this won't get political at all.......

 

[iceberg]

heh. not from me.

 

[Alexander]

Dramatic title much?

 

[Risen Star]

Would they compromise and accept a mentally ill bathroom?

 

[reddyuta]

Let's hope the politicians realize businesses don't want this bill.

 

[Risen Star]

I have strong views on this. But it's best for me to shut up.

Actually it's because people are afraid to speak out that we now are supposed to accept this as real.

God Bless Texas.

 

[Fizziksman]

Let's hope the politicians realize businesses don't want this bill.

yeah it's annoying how backwards Texas seems to remain on social issues like these.

 

[haleyrules]

WTH. Whats the world coming too.

 

[Direwolf63]

Actually it's because people are afraid to speak out that we now are supposed to accept this as real.

God Bless Texas.

To me the issue are the rules on this forum. That's what is keeping my lips zipped.

 

[lockster]

We aren't allowed free speech on this forum, so let's just say, Let the NFL do as they please. Texas can start it own NFL. Don't Compromise!!!!

 

[nathanlt]

yeah it's annoying how backwards Texas seems to remain on social issues like these.

Don't talk about Texas like that, that's my home state. "Backwards" is an interesting description. If 40 year old men are allowed to share bathrooms with little girls, then that might just mean that "forward thinking" has derailed. Is there any social issue that is better for having some restrictions? There certainly is, and this "forward thinking" is harming the safety of women and girls everywhere. Texas better pass this, and show the rest of the nation how to stand up to "forward thinking"

 

[Fizziksman]

Dramatic title much?

pretty clear what OP's agenda is.

 

[Smashin222]

Actually it's because people are afraid to speak out that we now are supposed to accept this as real.

God Bless Texas.

Hope the mods address you and your idiot political views.

 

[CF74]

Hand basket

 

[nathanlt]

We aren't allowed free speech on this forum, so let's just say, Let the NFL do as they please. Texas can start it own NFL. Don't Compromise!!!!

I like this, Jerry has a real chance to start his own league where the Cowboys win everything for the first few years. Jerry already has rights to the Cowboys logo and merchandise.

 

[cml750]

I will refrain from responding with my true feelings to avoid a timeout!!!! Anyone who joined Punndits during the sites brief life knows how I feel on this type of subject!

 

[nathanlt]

pretty clear what OP's agenda is.

Can you explain why the NFL suddenly thinks it is the judge and jury for every state? It is now acting as the government, overriding every state's sovereignty. That doesn't fly in Texas.