airdvr 210 #1 February 7, 2015 http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/05/entertainment/john-legend-boycott-brunei/index.html QuoteThe protest is in response to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, owner of the hotel chain, unveiling Sharia law in Brunei that allows for the stoning, amputation or flogging of those found guilty of adultery or homosexuality. "These policies, which among other things could permit women and LGBT Bruneians to be stoned to death, are heinous and certainly don't represent John's values," Legend's publicist, Amanda Silverman, said in a statement. "John does not, in any way, wish to further enrich the Sultan while he continues to enforce these brutal laws." Does Hollywood hate Muslims?Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 324 #2 February 7, 2015 i think the question shoud be rephrased to ask, "does hollywood hate extreme and brutal islamic practices?"_________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #3 February 7, 2015 The sultanate has been a bit of dictatorship for quite some time. They always had more strict (muslim) laws than neighbouring countries. Brunei announced it would adopt Sharia law back in May 2014 I think. Him not staying in a hotel now is probably the result of him being either too stupid, or too ignorant of what has been going on in Brunei for quite some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 February 8, 2015 airdvrhttp://www.cnn.com/2015/02/05/entertainment/john-legend-boycott-brunei/index.html Pretty much ALL of the Hollywood elite have boycotted the Beverly. I'm not certain people outside the area understand the significance of the hotel and its history, but google up, "The Polo Lounge". Billions of dollars and thousands of deals have been made at the Polo and at the pool/bar at the Beverly. A couple of years ago it would have been unthinkable to attempt to go there without a reservation. Today . . . it's pretty much a ghost town. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/beverly-hills-hotel-boycott-polo-702362quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,156 #5 February 8, 2015 Why should anyone care who or what John Legend boycotts?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 February 8, 2015 and yet they still go gallivanting around Dubai.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
