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Thank you Kathy Griffin for the indisputable evidence of your
liberal bigotry and ignorance.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A theater in Williamsport joined four
other venues in canceling shows by comedian Kathy Griffin.
The Community Arts Theater in Williamsport posted on its website
that the show had been dropped "due to the recent controversy
surrounding Kathy Griffin and the concern for the safety and
security of our patrons and staff."
Other venues canceling shows after Griffin posed with a likeness
of President Donald Trump's severed head are in New York, New
Mexico and New Jersey.
In making announcements on Facebook Thursday, the State Theatre
in New Brunswick and the Bergen Performing Arts Center in
Englewood said they made the decision after careful
consideration.
Griffin was scheduled to perform in her "Celebrity Run-In" tour
at the theaters in November. Those who bought tickets will
receive refunds.
Griffin apologized within hours of the images appearing online
Tuesday. They were met with swift and widespread condemnation.
The images prompted CNN to fire Griffin from her decade-long gig
hosting a New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper.
Sen. Al Franken also dis-invited Griffin from an event promoting
his new book, "Giant of the Senate."
"After hearing from many Minnesotans who were rightfully
offended, I've come to the conclusion that it would be best for
her not to participate in the event we had previously
scheduled," the Minnesota Democrat said Thursday, a day after he
had said she was still welcome. "I understand why Minnesotans
were upset by this, and I take that very seriously."
He said what Griffin did "was inappropriate and not something
that should be anywhere in our national discourse."
An endorsement deal with Squatty Potty also ended.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday called Griffin
"disgusting" and said the photo was "completely outrageous."
Do us all a favor and kill yourself. Take responsibility for
your actions.
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-nj-kathy-griffin-canceled- 0602-20170602-story.html
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