NFL Threatens to Keep Super Bowl Out of Texas if 'Bathroom Bill' Passes
Source: Mediaite
by Joe DePaolo | 3:43 pm, February 10th, 2017
This past Sunday, the state of Texas played host to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the games 51-year history. But on Friday, the NFL warned that if a new proposed bill passes and is signed into law, the game may not return.
In an email, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the Houston Chronicle that the passage of Senate Bill 6 (Texass so-called bathroom bill, which would require individuals to use the bathroom of the gender specified on their birth certificate), could keep the league from awarding future Super Bowls to the state.
The NFL embraces inclusiveness, McCarthy said. We want all fans to feel welcomed at our events, and NFL policies prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard.
If a proposal that is discriminatory or inconsistent with our values were to become law there, that would certainly be a factor considered when thinking about awarding future events.
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Gothmog
(145,321 posts)Marthe48
(16,975 posts)supporting human rights!
Norbert9
(494 posts)But props to them for trying to be as progressive as the NBA
Calista241
(5,586 posts)2018 will be in Minneapolis, MN
2019 will be in Atlanta, GA
2020 will be in Miami, FL
2021 will be in Los Angeles, CA
Nothing after 2021 has been announced. It wouldn't be that hard for them to just not schedule a Super Bowl in North Carolina. And moving Panthers games out of Charlotte could be challenging given current contracts, etc.
jeanmarc
(1,685 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)Zing Zing Zingbah
(6,496 posts)Do you have to bring your birth certificate with you when you use a public restroom in Texas? Have a bathroom monitor cop OK you to use the potty?