Protestors and activists clash at Calgary all-ages drag brunch
Some protestors said there are concerned people are trying to push ideologies onto children.
“Parents are concerned about children being exposed to things that are beyond their developmental age to handle,” said Kim, a protestor who only gave her first name.“We are kind of a mixed group. I think you’re going to have extremists on either side. They want to stir up strife. I’m not here to stir up strife. I’m here to represent a large number of people who have concerns around having kids involved in this,” Kim said.
Those in the trans community said it’s not about sexualizing children but rather expressing who you are. “The people who are putting on drag events consider that children might be there and they do their best to make sure that it’s just silly dancing and silly songs, rhinestones, and big hair — crazy stuff,” Borscht said.raised concerns about the protest in a post earlier this week.
“Public action urgently needed! We need as many people as possible to show up with signs and flags and drown out the hate with LOVE! Sunday, Jan 15! Their protest starts at 10:30am at the Rec Room so let’s be there for 10am! Share this to your stories, and to any social media you have!,” the post read.A similar showdown happened in December at an all-ages drag brunch event in Inglewood.
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