How big names react to 'religious freedom' signing

A number of companies, organizations, athletes and other high-profile voices have expressed strong opinions to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signing the controversial "religious freedom" bill into law last week.

Author Stephen King tweeted his opinion of the law.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted Monday.

Gold-medal Olympic Diver Greg Louganis, who said he will be in Indy Tuesday, tweeted on Monday.

Former Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller tweeted Friday.

Apple CEO Tim Cook posted to Twitter Friday.

The owner of Scotty's Brewhouse posted a letter on the restaurant and bar's website.

Before a planned performance in Indiana, Broadway star Audra McDonald voiced her displeasure with the law and Gov. Mike Pence.

Actor Harvey Fierstein has sent multiple tweets regarding Indiana's new law.

Talk show host Larry King responded last night.

Potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton condemned the law.

Miley Cyrus wasn't too happy about the bill.

Talk show host Montel Williams posted this question to Twitter.

Indianapolis-based author John Green tweeted his disdain this morning.

Former NFL player Chris Kluwe had strong words for the league.

Pat McAfee replied to Gov. Mike Pence on Twitter.

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, tweeted this morning that the company would cancel programs in Indiana.

We reached out to WIBC radio personality Tony Katz for his take. Spoiler: He asked the governor not to sign the bill.

Micah Clark of the American Family Association of Indiana expressed his support for the bill.

And later engaged in a back-and-forth with the aforementioned Montel Williams.

Ashton Kutcher had questions.

MMA fighter and former Purdue football player Matt Mitrione posted on Twitter.

St. Elmo's Steak House posted on Facebook, saying Hoosiers make Indiana a great state, not the politicians.

Many local small businesses are posting photos of "we serve everyone" stickers.

Salesforce was one of the first large companies to publicly come out against the "religious freedom" bill.

Scott McCorkle, CEO of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, warned that the bill could damage the state's economy and threaten growth.

"Without an open business environment that welcomes all residents and visitors, Salesforce will be unable to continue building on its tradition of marketing innovation in Indianapolis, wrote McCorkle.

Former NBA player Jason Collins, who is openly gay, took to Twitter to come out against the bill.

Gen Con, the city's largest convention in attendance and economic impact, was the first convention that threatened to leave the state if Pence signed the bill.

"Legislation that could allow for refusal of service or discrimination against our attendees will have a direct negative impact on the state's economy, and will factor into our decision-making on hosting the convention in the state of Indiana in future years," said Adrian Swartout, owner and CEO of Gen Con LLC, in a letter sent to Pence just hours after lawmakers sent the measure to his desk.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) sent a letter to Pence on Wednesday threatening to cancel its 2017 convention.

"Our perspective is that hate and bigotry wrapped in religious freedom is still hate and bigotry," Todd Adams, the associate general minister and vice president of the Indianapolis-based denomination, told The Indianapolis Star.

Indianapolis Mayor said the bill sends the "wrong signal" and Indianapolis strives to be a welcoming place that attracts businesses.

"We are a diverse city, and I want everyone who visits and lives in Indy to feel comfortable here," Ballard said in a statement.