Gen Con CEO/Owner Adrian Swartout has released a letter sent to Indiana governor Mike Pence, urging him to withdraw support for a bill passed by both houses of the Indiana legislature that would allow discrimination against gay customers on religious grounds. Passage of the bill, she wrote, "will factor into our decision-making on hosting the convention in the state of Indiana in future years."
Swartout stressed the diverse nature of the show’s attendees. "Gen Con proudly welcomes a diverse attendee base, made up of different ethnicities, cultures, beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds," she wrote. "We are happy to provide an environment that welcomes all, and the wide-ranging diversity of our attendees has become a key element to the success and growth of our convention."
Attendance at the show topped 56,000 last year, with an economic impact of over $50 million to Indianapolis.
Swartout indicated that the show would continue its run in Indianapolis through the term of its contract.
Over Bill Allowing Discrimination Against Gays
Posted by Milton Griepp on March 25, 2015 @ 2:47 am CT
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