Everyone's talking about LGBT law -- except state lawmakers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — While the whole country is talking about the North Carolina law that limits protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, a new survey shows one group that largely refuses to discuss it: the lawmakers who passed it.

The law says that in government buildings as well as public schools and universities, transgender people must use bathrooms corresponding with the gender on their birth certificate.

The law has drawn widespread criticism from equality advocates and business leaders and even rock icons such as Bruce Springsteen, who canceled a concert.

Republican Rep. Josh Dobson, who also voted for the legislation, said: "I usually refer everything to the Speaker's office," then hung up before a reporter could ask a follow-up question.

Twenty-eight never returned calls and emails to their legislative offices, followed by messages on home, mobile or business numbers.