Updated statement today, with a couple key take aways.
Governor Pence has stated that he believes the outcry against this law is based upon a misunderstanding. We respectfully disagree with this position. A significant portion of Gen Con attendees identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and we are reading that some members of our community feel unsafe traveling to Indiana, subsequent to the passage of the RFRA law. We understand this sentiment, and will act to support safety.
And..
. We believe that freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right. Until Gen Con has received legally sound assurances that Indiana will support these rights, we are halting our plans to expand Gen Con into Lucas Oil Stadium, and plans for further expansion into other hotel convention spaces.
Considering that the convention has experienced double digit growth the last five years yearly (straining the area to the limits and beyong), this is taking a hit to their pocketbook to make a statement. They do say GenCon 2015 will "be held as scheduled".. but the statement seems to hint that future years aren't as set in stone as previously believed, that if "We want GenCon to stay in Indiana" folks need to work to get the RFRA repealed.
Not bad. I'm sure a lot of folks would still prefer they leave immediately and entirely (which I consider not realistic, because it would basically kill GenCon), but this is stronger then what came out first.
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