“The decision was taken by transgender individuals who were uncomfortable with having drag performances at the event. It was felt that it would make some of those who were transgender or questioning their gender uncomfortable."
So... Very male-looking transwomen making women uncomfortable in toilets and changing rooms everywhere is OK because their feelings can't be hurt, but crossdressers must be excluded from a Pride event because they might make trans people uncomfortable?
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Drag queens banned from Pride event "because they may offend transgender people"
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CoteDAzur · 21/07/2015 14:38
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TrollTheRespawnJeremy ·
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