Posted on Feb 8, 2023
At least 9 GOP-led state legislatures want to restrict or criminalize drag shows
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Republicans say the performances expose children to sexual themes and imagery that are inappropriate, a claim rejected by advocates, who say the proposed measures are discriminatory against the LGBTQ community and could violate First Amendment laws.
As transgender issues and drag culture are increasingly becoming more mainstream, such shows -- which often feature men dressing as women in exaggerated makeup while singing or entertaining a crowd, though some shows feature bawdier content -- have occasionally been the target of attacks, and LGBTQ advocates say the bills under consideration add to a heightened state of alarm for the community.
Bills in at least 11 states across the country are working their way through legislatures, though none have yet been signed into law, according to a CNN review.
Legislation in Tennessee and Arizona, which seek to limit "adult cabaret performances" on public property so as to shield them from the view of children, threaten violators with a misdemeanor and repeat offenders with a felony. A bill in the Texas legislature would include restaurants and bars that host drag performances under the state's definition of a "sexually oriented business."...
..."Republicans say the performances expose children to sexual themes and imagery that are inappropriate, a claim rejected by advocates, who say the proposed measures are discriminatory against the LGBTQ community and could violate First Amendment laws.
As transgender issues and drag culture are increasingly becoming more mainstream, such shows -- which often feature men dressing as women in exaggerated makeup while singing or entertaining a crowd, though some shows feature bawdier content -- have occasionally been the target of attacks, and LGBTQ advocates say the bills under consideration add to a heightened state of alarm for the community.
Bills in at least 11 states across the country are working their way through legislatures, though none have yet been signed into law, according to a CNN review.
Legislation in Tennessee and Arizona, which seek to limit "adult cabaret performances" on public property so as to shield them from the view of children, threaten violators with a misdemeanor and repeat offenders with a felony. A bill in the Texas legislature would include restaurants and bars that host drag performances under the state's definition of a "sexually oriented business."...
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Respectfully, Chip, are you aware that those shows are usually GP admission, aka, allow underaged children?
Here in Florida, one cannot take a child into a bar. Oddly, one can take a child into a Serving Restaurant..., I'm not aware how the 19th hole is described, but I doubt one could take a child into any "Men's" Club...
So, I would question whether you'd be so comfortable allowing unrestrictive peep-shows in places like NYC? Public Working Grounds for "Ladies Of The Night"? Legalizing Statutory Rape, especially within given sexual groups?
I would pray that you'd answer, "No.", but...
Here in Florida, one cannot take a child into a bar. Oddly, one can take a child into a Serving Restaurant..., I'm not aware how the 19th hole is described, but I doubt one could take a child into any "Men's" Club...
So, I would question whether you'd be so comfortable allowing unrestrictive peep-shows in places like NYC? Public Working Grounds for "Ladies Of The Night"? Legalizing Statutory Rape, especially within given sexual groups?
I would pray that you'd answer, "No.", but...
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CSM Chuck Stafford
I reckon I read it the same way as you -- laws protecting minors/ the underaged from any type of adult entertainment...
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PFC Edgar Mosier
It is much like the question about female cycles: their asked to keep the sports field level from Bruce Jenner-inspired creatures...
Sadly, they're still able to stay in the closet, sorta speak, because of HIPPA and like overly liberal-biasing.
Don't get me wrong, if one wishes to "Klinger-ize" themselves, crossdress, even decide that God musta been wrong, then, "This We Will Defend", but I would demand they have their OWN sporting alleys and pools.
Sadly, they're still able to stay in the closet, sorta speak, because of HIPPA and like overly liberal-biasing.
Don't get me wrong, if one wishes to "Klinger-ize" themselves, crossdress, even decide that God musta been wrong, then, "This We Will Defend", but I would demand they have their OWN sporting alleys and pools.
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