Tennessee drag queens vow to defy performance ban

Performers at the Atomic Rose in Memphis, Tennessee, say they won't comply with a new law prohibiting drag performances. WMC's Walter Murphy reports.
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Tennessee drag queens vow to defy performance ban
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[@cesarhernandez769]

I personally wouldn’t take my son to a drag show, that’s just me bc I also wouldn’t take him to a burlesque show for obvious reasons he’s a kid he shouldn’t be in what’s normally adult oriented shows & events. However if it’s a family friendly show and parents are okay with it and have explained to their kids what it is then by all means that ain’t my place to tell you how to raise your kids or what you should expose them to. And if this is considered “grooming” then you must also support banning child beauty pageants

[@strnglhld]

Growing up, my dad told me to NEVER go to adult clubs, because I wouldn’t like what I saw. When I finally went to one, I understood what he meant. Because I saw my dad!

[@firstlast8258]

@@strnglhld 😂

[@punapeter]

Ban churches, they are houses of -worship- grooming...

[@SA-ks9vz]

Burlesque show can have nudity, family friendly drag never does. Night and day difference. Drag is simply dancing, singing or lipsynching, and acting. Every Shakespeare play is drag. Every circus performance has the same level of performance and more skin than family-friendly drag.

[@punapeter]

@@SA-ks9vz Every Shakespeare WAS men in drag because women weren't allowed on stage as actors.

[@andrewandrew4970]

I like that the main pushback comment is to ban child beauty pageants too like people that support this bill wouldn't agree.

[@jonaha502]

I keep hearing the "muh child pageants" argument. Name one republican who likes those

[@bigredbirdy6563]

i know its beyond dumb they are a hivemind

[@GiraffeBlues]

@@bigredbirdy6563 Dignan?

[@bigredbirdy6563]

@@GiraffeBlues what does that mean?

[@LavenderPajamas08]

Yea they should do that as well!

[@matrixmega8749]

If they ban this than they need to ban beauty pagents as well.

[@muddywater4505]

This is going to be a sticking point in the next election. Democrats need to explain why they want children in drag.

[@strnglhld]

Yeah. All those creepy dolled-up kids and their sad mothers living vicariously through them… ICK!

[@punapeter]

@@strnglhld Christian GROOMERS cuz da baby jesus wants them to look pretty for the preachers in their "Sunday go to meetin" Best! I remeber the 5 year old who pulled a 'dip' out of her little lace purse. Dippin like daddy. Sick

[@PrincessSn6w]

Agreed

[@stoptrudeau42]

​@@strnglhld with the pedos lerking too

[@Getchrochet2016]

Why would they want to perform in front of children?

[@ManekinPeace]

I don’t understand what the problem is. We have a pink Christmas market in my city. With drag queens singing Christmas songs. There’s also kids in the audience with their parents and it’s totally fine. Again, explain what the problem is exactly…

[@jjets8775]

​​@@ManekinPeace i saw where they were dancing in front of a neon sign that said 'its not going to lick itself.' Dancing barely dressed in front of kids. Its disturbing and I see why people do not like that.

[@mzk123ify]

@@ManekinPeace you need to kick back with a cup of your favorite drink and search drag and children on youtube. You wont have to ask that question.

[@newhappythoughts1628]

@@ManekinPeace Drag Queens have been caught being extremely inappropriate in the presence of children.

[@professorfoxtrot]

Because they have urges. They have an urge and fetish to access children.

[@lowboyyy]

"it's always family-friendly" *cut to a kid handing a dollar to someone dancing on stage. lol

[@twixchocolate1501]

How is that not family friendly

[@lowboyyy]

@Twix Chocolate the only other place you'll see people handing dollar bills to someone dancing on a stage is a strip club.

[@twixchocolate1501]

@@lowboyyy it's the same as tipping your taxi driver or waitress. Tipping a drag performer is just showing them appreciation for their art

[@lowboyyy]

@twixchocolate1501 or tipping your stripper,lets not over complicate something so simple,the only time in the history of ever you will see people handing dollars to somome dancing on a stage is in a strip club.

[@averyellis]

@@lowboyyy excuse me. I play in a band. On a stage. We move. Some people call it dancing. People hand us money. Am I a stripper now?? According to you, I am.

[@WhirlOmar]

But why in a nightclub setting. Night clubs settings, even though they are rated G is still a party setting. Most kids don’t even like that setting.

[@averyellis]

Where would you propose they have it? Nightclubs already have PA systems, stages, lights and probably a DJ. It’s part of the show. You wouldn’t hold a football game on a tennis court. There’s no smoking in nightclubs, and probably a time limit for the kids. Some serve food, too, so what is the difference between a nightclub or a restaurant?

[@WhirlOmar]

@@averyellisBecause they'll become roudy kids.

[@Luvvserena111]

That’s not even true kids have school dances all the time that mimics a night club and it’s just a room with dim colorful lighting 😭 why would a kid be opposed to it and if they like makeup and dressing up and performance like me as child they would probably love it

[@pandabear1341]

Poverty, malnutrition, inaccessibility to education or medical care are things which shouldn’t happen for children in any state of the richest nation on the planet.

[@cahivx]

Yep, so why are we talking about drag shows.

[@brucethedawg]

@@cahivx George, my man, I want you to take a long hard look in the mirror and answer that for yourself

[@arielberumen7184]

if you dont want your kids to watch a drag show then dont take them. it's that simple. it doesn't make sense to ban the shows and take away a person's right to express their creativity... if they want to ban "sexualized entertainment" then perhaps they should ban kid pageants... this law is ridiculous. smh

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Banniong both would be the best idea. Impriosn the groomers I won't miss them.

[@ebbb365]

Why do you people defend men pretending to be women dancing in a slutty fashion in front of children so badly?

[@funnythebunny5280]

@@imperialmotoring3789 can we ban the Catholic Church, then?

[@joexavier2287]

Well,they can move to global capital of gays west coast

[@funnythebunny5280]

@@joexavier2287 how about you move to Saudi Arabia, since you like dress codes.

[@keridiausjones7213]

Sexualized entertainment in front of children and obscenity for children is something that shouldn't happen in this state."-Bill Lee (R), Governor. State of Tennessee I am waiting for the Hooters/Twin Peaks/Tilted Kilt restaurants to announce when they are closing their locations in Tennessee. Oh, wait.....

[@jonaha502]

Kids shouldnt be there either

[@keridiausjones7213]

@@jonaha502 I know I am going to regret this, but... And, pray tell, sir. Why not?

[@billbillerton6122]

@@keridiausjones7213Children shouldn't be around a scantily clad anyone.

[@Mogadypopz]

​@@keridiausjones7213 pretty sure anyone who takes their kids to hooters is a bad parent. Same as taking to a drag show.

[@brotherLee340]

​@@Mogadypopz maybe so but the Government shouldn't tell them they are a bad parent. They fully have that option. I thought Republican's didn't like all this Government interference.

[@billbillerton6122]

Have your shows, just don't let children attend. Why do you need them to attend so badly. Everyone knows why.

[@thomasb4467]

Parents who take their kids to drag shows ought to be sent to prison for child abuse.

[@wadeunderhile7977]

It should be against the law in schools.

[@hollykelley2369]

LEAVE THEM ALONE !

[@Dallas_K]

Require state licensing and permits for every performance, just like strippers.

[@jmjfanss]

Drag shows are for adults 18 and over, not our kids.

[@zerofitz]

Easy fix, law only applies to public showing......make these private events. Also look into the religions and how they talk of a virgin birth making it a sexualized conversation to minors.

[@muddywater4505]

Groom much?

[@kennykool100]

@@muddywater4505 No. But speaking of: ‘Grooming.’ I’m sure you could use a shower and some toenail clippers…just sayin’.

[@cahivx]

@@kennykool100 groom much?

[@stoptrudeau42]

Lgtv flag is sexual

[@stoptrudeau42]

​@@kennykool100 whats your wives boyfriends pro nouns?

[@kyos8462]

Drag is inappropriate in public sorry. I've never seen an all female strip show in the streets. Drags shows can be pretty funny, I've never seen one that doesn't involve under pg13 ratings though. I couldn't care less what you identify as but there's gotta be common sence. I'm straight I don't run around screaming I'm straight an jumble my balls towards women...so why can they? This countries priorities are so embarrassing. I'd say make drag clubs but there are already

[@nicholasthompson7690]

Then dont go

[@nicholasthompson7690]

@@robd1329 Drag goes back hundreds of years

[@robd1329]

@@nicholasthompson7690 ...well name one time people have went drag to church..a funeral or thanksgiving reunion.

[@Acanofalconpunch]

@Ty Williams did you even watch the video? These people are sick.

[@jokhan6441]

Drag is sinful

[@jacobnull7122]

I'm so happy to hear they a going to deify the ban that means they get locked up for being pedo freaks even faster. KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE!

[@cosmic_strawberry]

how is a drag show pedophilia??

[@conrmckocoa9352]

@@cosmic_strawberry The desire for men dressed as women to perform for children...how is that not pedophilia? WHY the kids?

[@cahivx]

@@cosmic_strawberry it’s not if they’re are no kids. I’m gonna try to get my 9 year old into a stripclub. I mean he needs to learn about pole dancing sometime so why not in an entertaining fun crowd with $1 bills yo!

[@conrmckocoa9352]

@@FireThemAll I would personally never leave kids alone with anyone who uses pronouns.

[@graceg3250]

Drag is just dress-up. Sure, you can have sexualized dress-up, but it doesn’t have to be. Who doesn’t like bright colors and sparkles?

[@RealKlausSchwab]

No one said it's a crime. Leave kids alone.

[@milanmohan7731]

Drag isn't but taking kids is

[@charlidvds3296]

The only argument that logically makes sense to me, is that no overly sexual actions or jokes should be made at public performances such as pride. (Although you could just not go because drag in all forms is a celebration of expression, but I understand if you want your kids to be able to celebrate without an hour long drag performance that is 90% of stuff you should perform at their clubs) I rather this be the argument and solution than fully banning drag when it helps so many people in all groups of life be who they want to be. Not all drag is taking off clothes and dance moves that have sexual connotations, just like how not all pole dancers do that as well.

[@PrincessSn6w]

Take them to jail

[@brucethedawg]

The kids?!?!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@brucethedawg No the trannies, and put them in a MEN's Jail!

[@brucethedawg]

@@imperialmotoring3789 You should be put in jail for that awful music on your page!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@brucethedawg Thanks for the view! Are you also an artist?

[@brucethedawg]

@@imperialmotoring3789 I am

[@Myers70]

God bless Tennessee, a state with common sense

[@cortezchevelle1272]

Do what you want, but leave the kids alone.

[@disf5178]

Why is it so necessary to perform drag for children? Is it really the battle we need? Are kids really that enthusiastic about drag shows?

[@susanroche597]

Kids where on stage as young as 6 on a beauty queen show events but no complaints about that

[@cenkaderoberts8099]

100% hundred percent agree with you .... This is my main point, how is it that the religious folks make private schools for their kids to go to so they can learn their religion right...... You don't see religious folks trying to go to public schools forcing down their.... They just decided to make their own schools ..... I feel like with the lgbtq community they're trying to push their own ideas and beliefs on the public when they shouldn't have done that in the first place is causing issues......what they should have done .... Was make their own public schools and invest in their own facilities and things..... What they aren't doing is that, they're spending their money on themselves selfs ..... Smh which is why the LGBT community is falling flat on their face ..... ... Even look up RuPaul ,how come money RuPaul makes yet hasn't made her own children school .she has a bunch of money is she going to do it no...... And that's the problem here .... The LGBT community is expecting the public to just do things for them and expecting them to change things for them .....nahhh you have to do it yourself ...... There's all private black school, and religious.... why because their communities did something about it to be able to give their kids the education and the things that they want to give their kids .... They didn't expect the public to change their laws are do things for them...... and that's the sadness here cuz they really care about their kids and how their kids grow up in a community that their parents are in... That's fine just make your own community just like the religious folks did for theirs.... It's honestly not that hard and it's not that expensive there's a lot of private schools that are religious are actually not all fancy...... They just made it and they get money through the church and there's a funding of the parents who all believe in the same thing to be able to provide an education for their students and their kids....... Why the f is in the lgbtq community getting on this boat.... And I feel like the reason why is they'd rather get the money in their pockets to use for themselves and actually use that money to give back to their own community...... They'd rather have a bigger crowd of family-friendly people to get more money then actually being like okay let's fund this into something else.... Cuz if you make a private school ( guess what it's a private domain not at) .... You know what that means drag queens can actually perform in front of children but it would be a private school where children go there strictly because they are in already in an LGBT community which is where most of these kids ended up going to drag shows in the first place ..... Think smarter not harder ..... All the LGBT community is doing is causing themselves the fall on their face because they're not working together and they're not trying to make their own thing and be their own community they're trying everyone else to come into their community and force change on to every who doesn't agree with there beliefs.......... The LGBT community doesn't like when Christians try to force their beliefs on them so why do the same....

[@disf5178]

@@susanroche597 I don't support child beauty contests. They are controversial, but comparing a children's event to an adult event that includes children is different. You don't see adult transsexuals performing striptease at child beauty contests. Drag is ADULT.

[@susanroche597]

@@disf5178 bruh each show is different.

[@disf5178]

@@susanroche597 bruh...thats a braindead argument

[@garyyarbrough1349]

Applying blackface, dressing in exaggerated stereotypic clothing, and pretending to be black for the sake of entertainment is highly offensive and morally wrong. So why is applying excessive makeup, dressing in exaggerated stereotypic clothing, and pretending to be female for the sake of entertainment NOT considered highly offensive and morally wrong?

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Because the LGBTQUIA religion makes the rules and you better follow them or be accused of being with Putin or some such nonsense.

[@allmight2795]

Ok so there’s a bubble forming here and it’s time to pop it. The reason why blackface and minstrelsy is frowned upon is because it was used to create and embolden stereotypes that White Americans in the olden times use against Black Americans Drag on the other hand is dressing up with the intent of exaggerating gender and was not used to mock women in a demeaning way. Some women might have found it offensive of course, however usually drag is a form of entertainment encompassing different ways of expression, such as sexual and non-sexual. Tldr: blackface was used to make fun of a group, drag wasn’t

[@dulaman9791]

The difference is that cis man who do drag arent women, they're dressing up with clothing and makeup that is stereotipically associated with women, but this act doesn't define womanhood. Glad to know you define women by their clothing and makeup tho, really showing you shallowness

[@dulaman9791]

Whereas in blackface, white people putting on makeup that imitates actual black skin (not clothing or makeup, but actual things that define blackness). Also blackface has actual roots in racism, meanwhile drag isn't inherently mysoginistic in its history (it can be, but they're exceptions). Do you think that drag happens because some men want to actually make fun of women or because they ammire their beauty and stereotipical manners?

[@billbillerton6122]

@@dulaman9791 Shouldn't it really be how some women perceive it if you're going to go that route?

[@Ccdddttt]

what a step backwards.

[@briandavis849]

at a minimum, call the fashion police.

[@moonlightpixie9976]

Hooters is way more inappropriate than any drag show I've ever been to are they banning Hooters to ?

[@brijmsn]

Ikr they are hypocrites

[@InfinityEightplus]

Hooters isn’t tax payer funded. Also you, an adult I’m assuming, going to an event is different than a child. It’s not complicated, leave kids out of sexual things!

[@moonlightpixie9976]

@InfinityEight you think drag shows are funded by tax payers lol.

[@InfinityEightplus]

@@moonlightpixie9976 no but the school trips and public libraries are…you’re not very good at this 😆

[@moonlightpixie9976]

@InfinityEight OK unlike people like you I am not afraid of books or knolage or people who are not like me I actually like reading and meeting new people. And if drag shows are not your thing that's OK no body is forcing you to go but you shouldn't ruin it for everyone else. Did you know that when Shakespeare was written and preformed in the 1500s it was all men performers because women weren't allowed to act and be on stage so drag has been around for literally hundreds of years. So stop being a hater and grow up.

[@meoff7602]

Meanwhile, don't worry about that female pop star your kids actually want to be like and imitate.

[@stoptrudeau42]

Your right for once groomer

[@imperialmotoring3789]

You mean real females?

[@jjets8775]

You mean, just like these sad men pretending they can be Britney spears?

[@meoff7602]

@@jjets8775 Oh the irony of bringing up Brittany Spears. Wasn't she groomed by her father and then made a slave to him? I'm I'm sorry he got "conservatorship" over her.

[@newhappythoughts1628]

Those are usually the children of adults taking them to drag shows.

[@Dixiebm]

"My spirit shall rise from the grave and the world will see I was right" -A very good man

[@mr.machismo1159]

These grown men will defy the law so they can strip in front of children. Throw them in jail when they do it then.

[@brijmsn]

They dont strip. Where did this idea come from?

[@Liberalcali]

@@brijmsn their outfits and what they do I have never seen a drag Queen do ballet or even modern dance. What they do is twerk

[@mr.machismo1159]

@@brijmsn You obviously don't know.

[@kylehancock1458]

Tennessee... where Dolly Parton can entertain your family ... but somehow it's wrong if a drag queen performs dressed up like Dolly Parton in public.

[@julie1630]

Stand up Tennessee!! Parents shut this down

[@killjoy8914]

Keep it in a adult only private club leave the kids out of the perversity .

[@moonshoes11]

Same should apply to religion, don’t ya think?

[@BobSmith-kd4oc]

@@moonshoes11 ?

[@killjoy8914]

@@moonshoes11 You mean the woke religion .

[@meghan42]

What's perverse about it? Do we also need to outlaw women's clothing? By your logic, women's clothing is perverse!

[@killjoy8914]

@@meghan42 Yes , there is an entire industry profiting on slutty woman's clothing good luck with that . keeping the grooming away from kids so they grow up to figure out who they would be nice instead of forcing ideologies on to them at a young age before they can even spell their own name that would be nice too. Define a woman while your at it ?

[@kimleverette31]

This is what it looks like when you stop being able to think for yourself

[@kennykool100]

To me it’s no different than clown shows, comedians, or circuses, where the performers are wearing costumes Sooo tight you see everything! I think most of these performers, ‘tone it down’ when there are children present. And while we’re at it: what about ‘child beauty pageants?’ Now that’s exploitation of children!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Why are you taking your pants off in front of children?

[@trevorbeaverfan]

Whataboutism is not a good argument to use when you're deflecting about something you're confronted on. I do support banning child beauty pageants as well, I think parents are wrong as well to put makeup on their child.

[@brucethedawg]

@@trevorbeaverfan sounds like adults don’t want kids to have fun!

[@trevorbeaverfan]

@@brucethedawg We have video evidence from Libs of Tiktok about these drag queens wearing revealing clothes and having little kids tipping dollar bills to them. You guys want to say that's not being sexual to children?

[@andrewandrew4970]

There isn't a culture of clowns that time and time again have proven to be untrustworthy around children.

[@imogenPsychic]

There are many girls that dressed inappropriately. Very sexual. Yet it's not a crime. The irony

[@conrmckocoa9352]

It's not legal to take kids to strip shows. Why do you want to sexual children?

[@imperialmotoring3789]

So it's ok for me to flash your mother?

[@dglorious1269]

I don't go to drag shows because I'm just not into that. Why can't they do the same thing and just not go? Just keep themselves and their kids away?🤔 This stuff is a very slippery slope. Like I just heard the guy saying on TV, he said that he could just be dressed up on Halloween in drag and dancing to a song , and could get locked up for that if children are around. What next, BP could start getting arrested for wearing an afro, or a dashiki, etc, etc, etc? These bills start with one thing, and the next thing ya know things like the aforementioned could be added if there's no protest. It's very dangerous and unconstitutional.

[@luxuscarnage4828]

Are you saying that people have to take responsibility for their actions by not doing things? It's almost as if the people who are making laws about things are abusing their authority.

[@dglorious1269]

@@luxuscarnage4828 Yep basically. 🎯

[@wadeunderhile7977]

When they bring drag queens to school or a library for children it's insanity

[@dragonfox2.058]

humans have lost our minds

[@firstlast8258]

Speak for yourself

[@punapeter]

yes your troll account shows that

[@kimleverette31]

Drag queens are scarier than clowns. They are the most traumatizing, ridiculous, ugliest things I've ever seen. My kids would cry and be scared to death

[@user-jt1kj7ml3q]

Why are these people fighting to perform for minors? Honestly seems predatory asf, its an adult show it belongs in clubs and bars for consenting adults.

[@mctraveller8539]

I will not comply ! Fu Tennessee

[@saepienaband]

Expression shouldn't be illegal.

[@conrmckocoa9352]

Dudes dressed as woman performing for children should be illegal. Sickos

[@saepienaband]

@@conrmckocoa9352 everyone does that already all around the world musicians, painters, parents, fashion designers etc.. we're all performers in life your a performer too, just got to take the time to look inward.

[@conrmckocoa9352]

@@saepienaband Gross. Hands off the children perv

[@cahivx]

@@saepienaband okay, so fK it and let just have a moral free for all. Good plan genius. What are your pronouns and what’s the derivative of X^2?

[@saepienaband]

@@cahivx HUMAN

[@neonmaple5259]

All over social Media: "OMG, THEY'RE BANNING DRAG!" meanwhile the news: "Lawmakers will vote on restricting drag as 18+ performances" 🙄 Talk about spreading misinformation

[@JGDGMF]

It is not the fact they are male performers it is the type of content and explicit behaviour and dressing even if it were women performing the show it is still child abuse due to sexual content being disrespectful towards children's innocence. This type of exposure to a developing young brain sends a very strong message about adult behaviour.

[@MaratWilliams]

Yeah but it is okay to take them to shooting lessons…. America (Republican States) is really a 3rd world country… and the level of education there is really poor….

[@jackson4socks]

You're incorrect.

[@gingerty9628]

I agree

[@ewyyprewp]

But subjecting underaged children to sexual content is.

[@jaridkeen123]

It funny that the same Republicans that are banning Drag have done Drag...

[@muddywater4505]

Says the guy who can't put things into context.

[@strnglhld]

Rules for thee, not for me.

[@punapeter]

@@muddywater4505 you had to edit that stupid comment? LOL

[@pandabear1341]

Same republicans fighting for freedom, allegedly, are the only ones taking freedoms away

[@stoptrudeau42]

Was he grooming children? So a drag queen is also against doing drag infront of children? Weird

[@mrwendigo3374]

I love how the lgbtq community doesn't want MAPS in their community but yet they let these creepy drag queen men do weird stuff around kids 😂

[@lw1zfog]

they don’t reproduce, so need to recruit

[@nickanderson412]

Fighting fascism is a proud American tradition.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Yes, and fighting the antifa fascists and the LGBTQUIA religious fascists will be a PLEASURE. Bring it on "ladies"

[@christianarvelo3330]

For adults no, for kids yes. It is a crime.

[@Dytwin]

I'm A Trans Millionaire, 😂

[@jtabarejo]

The law is the law. "I will not comply" will only get you arrested. There are more straight people than drag, so the freedom to vote legislators out is everyone's choice. To be actively defiant in front of children is like a terrorist. The law is not totally restricting drag shows, only in front of kids. Get it?

[@nicholasthompson7690]

by this law Tn is saying to lgbt ppl we dont want you here, move out.

[@jtabarejo]

@@nicholasthompson7690 the law doesn't say that. It's only saying not in front of kids.

[@billbillerton6122]

@@nicholasthompson7690 Oh, so what you're saying is you can't be yourself unless you have access to children?

[@gregXxo]

@@jtabarejo if a drag queen put on a cheerleaders outfit stood next to a group of cheerleaders at a sporting event where kids are present and did the exact routine the cheerleaders did. The drag queen would be arrested.. That doesnt seem right to me

[@jtabarejo]

@@gregXxo Your example is not the same. You cannot defend drag shows IN FRONT OF KIDS with this hypothetical cheerleader example. The law is the law, comply or get arrested, jailed, and fined.

[@Lisa.G412]

This is just so Ridiculous, it's a private owner doing what he/she wants inside is their own business is their concern, it's like a restaurant....if u don't like what they r serving then u have the opinion to leave!

[@ebbb365]

Do you think children should be allowed inside of strip clubs?

[@brucethedawg]

@@ebbb365 are you for or against? I can’t tell

[@johnlopez5031]

Tennessee will welcome him into a mens prison too.

[@onedos23]

keep it for the adults.

[@ApartmentPrepping]

It’s just like footloose!

[@John-mu2js]

It’s the parent’s responsibility for their child. If they want to take them then I don’t know why the state has a problem with it. I wouldn’t take my kids there but isn’t freedom of choice supposed to be part of what America promotes?

[@cahivx]

It’s not the parents choice, haven’t you seen what’s going on in the schools. The parents can’t be trusted!

[@gi3119]

@@cahivx have you ever been to a drag show?

[@ebbb365]

So if an adult brings a child to a strip club then you have no problem with it?

[@John-mu2js]

@@ebbb365 The club has an age limit as do most bars so your question is stupid.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

What if I want my child to spend the night at your house and sleep in your bed with you? That would be ok, right? Or are you anti-American and have a problem with me giving my child permission?

[@Kelly-mi1yz]

Why can’t they wear dresses that cover their bodies?

[@hmfrias]

this is stupidity. when I was a little boy I didn’t think “danger” when I saw a drag queen. I thought “danger” when I heard gunshots from the local gangs. And what’s going to happen with Hollywood? Will all future “Dame Edna’s, “Tootsie’s” & “Mrs Doubtfire’s” movies be banned as well? Drag has been around since the beginning of time .. hence the song “Devil with the blue dress on” 🙄

[@MidnightFae375]

It's not a crime but just don't do it around minors or children. Around other adults who like it is fine.

[@MorePreciousThanRubies.]

Well what do know? Dragon queens vowed to defy our law just like Satan the dragon defied God. I'm not surprised. Are you? I pray Tennessee do what God did to Satan. He got kicked out of heaven fast as lightning. Governor Lee. You know what to do. In the meantime I'm praying for their souls.

[@Elfspeth1]

They just want to get frisked by a handsome cop.

[@areyoujohnnyray]

meanwhile in nashville

[@3182john]

Can someone please tell me how it was totally fine for the Rocky horror picture show (which I’ve seen kids watch) yet now it’s all the sudden a huge problem? Why not just say exactly why they wanted this bill. Just be honest, would you? Be clear and concise as to why you want these laws passed. But you won’t, will you? You’re scared of being honest, which says a lot…

[@jmjfanss]

at least they were fictional and don't expliot our kids.

[@3182john]

@@jmjfanss if you don’t like drag shows then simply don’t attend them. I don’t enjoy your kkk rallies but you don’t see me banning them do you?

[@billbillerton6122]

I wouldn't let my kids watch that movie either, so no, it wasn't ok for my family.

[@disf5178]

Why is it so necessary for kids to see drag shows? It's sexual. Always has been. Is this really the fight lgbt needs?

[@Mogadypopz]

Yes use bad parenting as an excuse to take kids to drag shows Rather have my kid learn another language then drag.

[@waltermachnicz5490]

Has to be unconstitutional!

[@waltermachnicz5490]

Children are smarter than Republicans/Conservatives. Outlawing fun! What next?

[@harrisonsmack4014]

Protecting kids is not unconstitutional

[@WhirlOmar]

DO NOT COMPLY

[@ChrisDrums69]

Lock them up.

[@WhirlOmar]

@@ChrisDrums69 Lock all radical conservative republican wackos, yes! They are causing too much havoc in this country.

[@JR-ig3dq]

​@@WhirlOmarhypocrite

[@rollout2926]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Outtolunch5694]

What a bunch of weirdos , pushing this on our children, disgusting.

[@brandonkick6142]

The devil is working over time freaking 🤡 ban these drag kings

[@punapeter]

the zombiejesus "virgin" insemination by a spirt grooming cultist speaks

[@fembones353]

Pushing what?

[@wolf_river808withcommentar4]

Abdul get the rocks 🪨

[@DrCalviny]

Back then, kids had clowns to perform in birthday parties. I guess this is what its evolved to.

[@bastonero7572]

Evil 😔

[@meatmachine449]

Can we smash the moon against the earth once and for all…

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Is that Biden's plan to reduce America's power?

[@DaytimeNightmare]

NBC. 👈

[@Wizardof]

What if you drag a dead deer away on a truck from the woods after killing it and then bragging about and showing on Tick Tock your ten point easy killed buck? That's a drag show ain't it?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@notchillibooboo5058]

Despite popular belief, this is what the 2nd amendment was made for.

[@gloriasullivan9386]

Saw Rupaul advertised on CMT as well as other channels about their sick and twisted show. Keep it on MTV and stop advertising on other channels. So gross!

[@aceofspades5124]

Its an abomination, forcing it on a community no1 cares wat or how u want to dress on ur own time. The new law is definitely needed.

[@michaelhernandez3367]

Everyone knows what’s right and wrong here .good job Americans in their right state of mind .kids shouldn’t be seeing men dressed as women cmon .ban this craziness.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

its free speech

[@jackson4socks]

I've been to countless drag shows and I've never seen a child. Except with out door events in the daytime, where the queen are on a stage and the children are dancing. Just WTH do people think is happening? Get your dirty minds outta the gutter.

[@disf5178]

It's not hard to find drag events with children present that have a sexually charged atmosphere. Drag has always been sexual. That's just a fact. Why not just keep drag adult? Is drag for children really that important to lgbt ?

[@danielajarosova9145]

Unfortunately, this has been happening in Britain recently, there was a scandal with drag show for babies and huge outrage, because it was totally inappropriate for kids. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3WmmaR-aaefiLM

[@JohnDoe-wy7py]

Clown Planet 🤡🤡🤡

[@firstlast8258]

Takes a clown to know a clown

[@punapeter]

says the CLOWN TROLL ACCOUNT

[@conrmckocoa9352]

Women face is as bad as black face. Very disrespectful.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Hope all the Drag Men go to prison.

[@airvent6199]

first amendment disagrees hun.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@airvent6199 First Amendment protects men so they can molest children?? Don't think so Karen.

[@lw1zfog]

USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸🤡🌎🤡🇺🇸

[@alanarroyo7139]

well i gotta say that, it sucks to be a kid nowadays.

[@derpcat7195]

What tha

[@cynthiajones4332]

Sorry to say it's going to be pay day one day. Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature he will reap distruction. The one who sows to please the spirit, from the spirit he will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7,8 Please believe in Jesus and repent.

[@Islam-is-dumb]

Joel Shupp 1 minute ago Thou shalt not judge for ye shall be judged also in heaven. If you are against anyone in drag, you’re also against god. Beware false profits. You are a false prophet

[@airvent6199]

God can definitely be mocked honey, I do it daily.

[@ebbb365]

Isaiah 5:20

[@rareroots]

MAGA2024🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@emilyrivera5079]

Be you! Be true to your hearts ❤

[@conrmckocoa9352]

Stay away from children or you will not like what happens

[@stoptrudeau42]

Stay away groomer

[@imperialmotoring3789]

My heart says to stop these child molesting freaks. What does your heart say?

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

Why disco setting 🪩 loud music and alcoholic beverages served ….. definitely not for small children and properly for 18+ aged .

[@sfar3297]

Haha a freak show

[@JM-bd6ml]

And service recruitment is down…this crap is another reason why. Secretary Austin answer why your sponsoring this activity? Your military is soft, weak, and not working bc of this crap.

[@jimmydvidiot]

Who's free?

[@johnlopez5031]

There is a difference between freedom and pedophilia

[@willkillem737]

You fakkots are really pushing your luck here