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July 17, 2013

Stevie Wonder Boycotts Florida, Other "Stand Your Ground" States 
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The music legend Stevie Wonder has announced he is boycotting Florida
and all other states with "Stand Your Ground" laws in the aftermath of
George Zimmerman's acquittal. During a performance in Canada, Wonder
said he would no longer perform in Florida until "Stand Your Ground" is
repealed.

Stevie Wonder: "I decided today that until the 'Stand Your Ground' law
is abolished in Florida, I will never perform there again. As a matter
of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that
state or in that part of the world."

 

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