If his “Don’t Say Gay” legislation didn’t prevent his re-election, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warning a venue not to allow minors to attend an “all-ages” drag show Wednesday night will surely cost him the presidency in 2024. People aren’t going to stand for this bigotry!
BREAKING: DeSantis Administration warns Orlando venue about children at drag show tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZljZchUgVZ
— The Florida Standard (@theflstandard) December 28, 2022
“The Department has reason to believe that this drag show is of a sexual nature, involving the exposure or exhibition of sexual organs, simulated sexual activity, and/or the sexualization of children’s stories.” Now, what about “A Drag Queen Christmas” could have given them that idea?
Scenes from the all-ages "family friendly" Drag Queen Christmas Tour. I hate to sound like a far-right extremist bigot but we just not do this in front of kids please? pic.twitter.com/CrCRGgkKMb
— Leo Kearse – comedian – come to my shows! (@LeoKearse) December 20, 2022
That’s really all we’re asking. Leave the kids at home with a babysitter maybe?
TONIGHT! A Drag Queen Christmas coming to The Plaza Live in Orlando! “ALL AGES WELCOME”. Website says sold out! @GovRonDeSantis is investigating venues who hosted the show in South Florida for violating laws against lewd activity w children. Plaza Live is going ahead anyway! pic.twitter.com/fBoAgvONq8
— Chris Nelson 🇺🇸 🏝 (@ReOpenChris) December 28, 2022
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The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced that they are investigating the all-ages “Drag Queen Christmas” show after children were exposed to explicit actshttps://t.co/0Yhuz3M1Sf
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 28, 2022
This is a perfect and reasoned response.
They're not shutting them down, which is good.
They're saying if you let minors in, you'll be held accountable.
It's a warning of potential legal violations and ramifications.
Perfectly reasonable.
— Bradsteaks (@bradsteaks) December 28, 2022
Hell yes.
— Robert Lopez (@MajorSilenced) December 28, 2022
About damn time
— NEMODEX (@NIHIL_MODIUS_EX) December 28, 2022
Good. This should be sent to every single business operating in Florida that in any way, shape or form, collaborates with drag performances. Keep adult content away from children.
— Milenka~ (@MilenaAmit) December 28, 2022
Any decent minded people of any the other 49 states should demand the same. Have your drag shows, just keep them behind closed doors and keep the under 17 out.
— TimmerMcGraw, CFI 🇺🇸🔎 (@TimmerMcGraw) December 28, 2022
This should not be controversial. This is the right thing to do since these shows won't stop marketing themselves as "family friendly" or "for all ages"
— Suekhenry ✝️ (@Suekhenry1) December 28, 2022
The DeSantis administration is spot on. There is nothing “family friendly” about lewd exhibitions or the sexualization of children’s stories.
— Helen Aguirre Ferré (@helenaguirrefer) December 28, 2022
Yes, we need more of this from our elected officials. 👏
— Bailey 🇺🇸 (@WVabsolute) December 28, 2022
— Dan Abrams (@smarba67) December 28, 2022
Good start
Relevant municipal or county law enforcement should also be on hand to ensure that any victimization of minors, ie adults exposing themselves, results in immediate arrest and criminal prosecution https://t.co/WpkGwUjddP
— Auron MacIntyre (@AuronMacintyre) December 28, 2022
It’s amazing they even have to send a letter asking them not to do this. Gross
— Judge Smails (@TheBP99) December 28, 2022
Incredibly based
— Old Fashioned (@0LD_FASHI0NED) December 28, 2022
Why are there drag shows at all?
— Will Witt (@thewillwitt) December 28, 2022
The better question is why do drag show participants insist on performing for children?
— Sean Gellis (@SuitedCrypto) December 28, 2022
That’s a great question.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 credit where credit is due. They are finally doing something about this in Florida. Finally.
Let’s see if they actually punish anyone though.
— Joshua Fontanilla (@joshfontanilla) December 28, 2022
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