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The legislation is a potentially ominous sign of whats to come with similar lawsunder considerationin 14 states.

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Its deeply upsetting because those communities need us, but its hard to know what to do.

Theres an artists safety to consider, too.

And thats very scary.

Artists also have to decide how far they want that protection to extend and at what expense.

Were all public figures in these spaces.

It has never felt like this, he says.

In turn, Slane says, hes had to up security at his offices and for his 50-or-so-person staff.

At this moment, its like were back to square one politically.

Ultimately, its up to the performer how much risk they want to assume.

I dont think there are any right answers.

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