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WhoIsNumberNone

(7,875 posts) Mon Jul 15, 2013, 05:17 PM Jul 2013

Stevie Wonder Reacts to Zimmerman Trial Verdict

While performing in Quebec City on July 14th 2013, Stevie Wonder reacts to the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman trial that followed the shooting of Trayvon Martin. He declares he will not perform in Florida as long as the Stand-your-ground law isn't revoked there, or anywhere else in the world with such a law.

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Stevie Wonder Reacts to Zimmerman Trial Verdict (Original Post) WhoIsNumberNone Jul 2013 OP

Now watch Republicans act all outraged that he "criticized America on foreign soil". Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #1

He's gonna get Dixie Chicked. mac56 Jul 2013 #9

Not enough bumpkins in his fan base for that to matter very much WhoIsNumberNone Jul 2013 #10

Ah yes,...a CD burning party... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #11

LMAO!! Let them try... STEVIE WONDER IS TOO BIG TO FAIL!!! SaveOurDemocracy Jul 2013 #14

Nah ... The DC Were Promoting A New LP otohara Jul 2013 #19

I don't blame him.. why should he go to a state Cha Jul 2013 #2

Ray Charles did it Georgia olddots Jul 2013 #3

What other performers will have the courage to join him? Ninga Jul 2013 #4

I wonder if the NCAA has thought about the ramifications of this lolly Jul 2013 #7

great point rurallib Jul 2013 #12

K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #5

K&R BrainMann1 Jul 2013 #6

Thank you Stevie Wonder! sheshe2 Jul 2013 #8

A "reverse Dixie Chicks" on Florida! ReRe Jul 2013 #13

If I were him, I would do the same quakerboy Jul 2013 #15

A blind man can easily see what those jurors couldn't. Chisox08 Jul 2013 #16

Great American hero, he is!! He can come back Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #17

Never met him, can't help but love him. A great human being. AAO Jul 2013 #18

K/R Jack Rabbit Jul 2013 #20

That is such a fabulous idea...to get other entertainers similarly involved. K&R n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #21

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)

1. Now watch Republicans act all outraged that he "criticized America on foreign soil".

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 05:30 PM

Jul 2013

mac56

(17,574 posts)

9. He's gonna get Dixie Chicked.

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:28 PM

Jul 2013

Just wait.

WhoIsNumberNone

(7,875 posts)

10. Not enough bumpkins in his fan base for that to matter very much

Reply to mac56 (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:33 PM

Jul 2013

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)

11. Ah yes,...a CD burning party...

Reply to mac56 (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:35 PM

Jul 2013

SaveOurDemocracy

(4,400 posts)

14. LMAO!! Let them try... STEVIE WONDER IS TOO BIG TO FAIL!!!

Reply to mac56 (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 07:01 PM

Jul 2013

Thank you Stevie Wonder for adding your beautiful voice.

otohara

(24,135 posts)

19. Nah ... The DC Were Promoting A New LP

Reply to mac56 (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 07:59 PM

Jul 2013

Stevie just tours now and R&B stations wouldn't dare. His stuff isn't played that much anymore on the corporate stations. But this is awesome ... Maybe more will follow.

Cha

(297,774 posts)

2. I don't blame him.. why should he go to a state

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 05:33 PM

Jul 2013

that gives license to killing unarmed Black kids who are just trying to get home?

olddots

(10,237 posts)

3. Ray Charles did it Georgia

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 05:34 PM

Jul 2013

this has to be done or things don't change for the better .

Ninga

(8,280 posts)

4. What other performers will have the courage to join him?

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 05:46 PM

Jul 2013

Matter of fact, what about sports figures who couldn't count their money in one life time....such as
Lebron James...Miami Heat......just sits out.....he has two sons....it's the least he could do for Trayvon.

lolly

(3,248 posts)

7. I wonder if the NCAA has thought about the ramifications of this

Reply to Ninga (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:17 PM

Jul 2013

If I had a 17 year old African-American son who was being recruited by a Florida team, I would flat out refuse to let him even visit.

rurallib

(62,461 posts)

12. great point

Reply to lolly (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:52 PM

Jul 2013

WillyT

(72,631 posts)

5. K & R !!!

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:08 PM

Jul 2013

BrainMann1

(460 posts)

6. K&R

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:10 PM

Jul 2013

sheshe2

(83,945 posts)

8. Thank you Stevie Wonder!

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:25 PM

Jul 2013

ReRe

(10,597 posts)

13. A "reverse Dixie Chicks" on Florida!

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 06:58 PM

Jul 2013

K&R

Thank you Stevie Wonder for standing up against racism in this country. And WhoIsNumberNone, you are Number One!

quakerboy

(13,921 posts)

15. If I were him, I would do the same

Reply to WhoIsNumberNone (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 07:03 PM

Jul 2013

Not only is it a statement, its a dangerous place for him. Who knows when the next Zimmerman will appear, or who they will go after. And you cant read Stevie Wonders eyes for intent, so he might just be a threat.

I'm being slightly hyperbolic, but only slightly.

That said, I'm somewhat surprised he didn't get boo'd off the stage. Speaking American English in Quebec city instead of Faux French.