A few days back, after Joe Wilson's horrendous behavior, I posted a diary that I wasn't going to visit South Carolina for a vacation. I see that the cry was taken up and the boycott is on.
McClatchy has the story here:
Tourism Boycott Threatened over Wilson's "You Lie" Outburst
Some folks say don't punish the state for this man's action. But it was the people of that state who voted him in. South Carolina Tourism is the big loser here. Your hard earned dollars don't have to be spent where the good ole boys of the South and their negative racial history are still part of everyday life.
I think also that it's no longer PC ~ Politically Correct ~ to have a conference there either, not just your vacation. Conferences are megabucks--states want conferences! If your business, school or non-profit is planning a conference or school field trip please speak to the planners and let them know that South Carolina is off the table as a venue.
Here's my diary entry from last week:
South Carolina Tourism ~ The Biggest Loser of the Night
Thank you for reading my diary and helping to send a message to South Carolina that Joe Wilson's brand of Southern Hospitality sours your stomach. Vacations and Conferences cost a LOT of money. You will not open your wallet in their state while Joe Wilson remains in office.