George Takei, who earlier this week threatened to boycott Indiana if the state's anti-gay "religious freedom" bill became law, tore into Gov. Mike Pence on Facebook today after Pence added his signature to the bill.
Wrote Takei:
I am outraged that Gov. Pence would sign such a divisive measure into law. He has made it clear that LGBT couples, like Brad and me, are now unwelcome in his state. The notion that this bill was not driven by animus against our community is belied by the record and frankly insulting. I will join many in demanding that socially responsible companies withdraw their business, conferences and support from his state and that LGBTs and our friends and supporters refuse to visit or do business with Indiana. It is a sad day for the Hoosier state, and indeed for the many good people of Indiana, for whom this law now stands as a terrible blight upon that state's reputation.
Gen Con, which sent a sent a letter to Pence threatening to pull its $50 million gaming convention out of Indianapolis should he sign the bill, is currently drafting a follow-up response to today's news.
