The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Indianapolis is 555 to 1. The Indiana Democratic Party said in a statement that the letter “fell way short of showing true Hoosier Hospitality” and was “just another bland, ill-fated, and out of touch attempt at trying to restore his favorability after he nearly destroyed Indiana’s reputation” with the religious freedom law. According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 1,537 registered sex offenders living in Indianapolis as of May 01, 2022.
Pence insisted that wasn’t his intention, but after widespread outcry and threats from various national businesses to boycott the state, he asked the Legislature to amend the law to include protections to prevent such discrimination.
In March, Pence signed a religious freedom law that critics said provided a license for businesses to discriminate against LGBT citizens. The letter isn’t the first time Pence has drawn the ire of pro-LGBT activists. Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Get the latest news & offers. No matter if it’s a lived-in balayage or bold fashion color, we want to be your go-to. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world.
Instead, Pence welcomed the group, suggested a few landmarks and mentioned the state’s “famous Hoosier Hospitality.” As the salon choice of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders, we take pride in our community. High quality Gay Pride Indianapolis-inspired gifts and merchandise. But the letter was perhaps most notable for what it omitted.Īt no point did Pence mention Indiana’s LGBT community or the stated purpose of Indy Pride’s rally - to celebrate LGBT pride and promote tolerance among the population.