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On 26 March 2016, the following photograph was posted to Facebook: We contacted Kroger, who confirmed that the photograph was legitimate. The sign stated that in addition to families and the disabled, unisex bathrooms ensured that no one was made uncomfortable by gender specific bathrooms: The photograph soon became quite popular on social media: The image circulated as several southern states debated varying forms of legislation that balanced gay and transgender rights with proposals involving how to engage (or not engage) with members of the public based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. On 28 March 2016, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed legislation known as HB 757, which was one of several proposals pertaining to matters of religion and LGBT citizens: Gov. Deal's veto didn't mention bathrooms, but the controversy might have spilled over from neighboring states: The multi-state debate led many social media users to question the authenticity of the sign. However, it is real. On 31 March 2016, we received the following e-mail from Georgia resident Julianna Temple-Roberts:
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