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Anyone know the truth about the protests against Drag storytime at the Honor Oak Pub?
LindorDoubleChoc · 25/02/2023 19:06
WHY DO CHILDREN NEED STORIES READ TO THEM BY DRAG QUEENS?
This is the pressing question above all!
Anyway, does anyone local know what actually happened. There was a police presence and organised protests apparently. I would love to hear the full story from someone directly involved.
It has become an unbecoming row on our local Facebook page (SE23 Mums). The hectoring posts have been created by the pro drag side.
MrsJamin · 25/02/2023 19:23
I was really disappointed to see that the two women from Scummy Mummies comedy duo were supporting the DQST and just claiming everyone against it as being right wing. They were there supporting Honor Oak. I was trying to understand more about who the drag queen was, I couldn't find much about them, ThisGirlDrag?
Cornettoninja · 25/02/2023 19:39
Tbh it feels like trolling now, I just don’t see why it’s a ‘thing’ that’s somehow indicative of inclusion or whatever.
Drag, as a form of entertainment, just doesn’t really follow any logical path to a kids story time. At its most family friendly (panto) it’s usually full of innuendo which doesn’t translate to reading out the gruffulo imho.
Noluthando · 25/02/2023 19:50
I read about this on the scummy mummies Facebook page. I'm against it so now feel a bit more conflicted about scummy mummies. I was going to go and see them again but might not now. Just because I'm against it doesn't mean I'm right wing about other issues.
LindorDoubleChoc · 25/02/2023 20:08
Noluthando · 25/02/2023 19:50
I read about this on the scummy mummies Facebook page. I'm against it so now feel a bit more conflicted about scummy mummies. I was going to go and see them again but might not now. Just because I'm against it doesn't mean I'm right wing about other issues.
In a nutshell. But to raise concerns is to be a fascist and a Trump supporter apparently. How fucking ODD!
landOFconfusion · 25/02/2023 20:12
LindorDoubleChoc · 25/02/2023 19:06
WHY DO CHILDREN NEED STORIES READ TO THEM BY DRAG QUEENS?
This is the pressing question above all!
Anyway, does anyone local know what actually happened. There was a police presence and organised protests apparently. I would love to hear the full story from someone directly involved.
It has become an unbecoming row on our local Facebook page (SE23 Mums). The hectoring posts have been created by the pro drag side.
Children don’t need stories read to them by drag queens.
But nor do they need to see the hysterical hate filled mobs of Daily Mail readers and other assorted morons who organise noisy and terrifying protests at events where they know that children will be attending.
The willingness of protesters to frighten and endanger children shows clearly that any claims that they care about the wellbeing or safety of children are facile and disingenuous nonsense. The protests are conducted solely for the purpose of intimidation.
If you don’t want drag queens to read stories to your children then don’t go to those events. That’s a perfectly valid choice that you are entitled to make as a parent. But if other families make different choices then you should respect their decisions and leave them in peace.
ScrollingLeaves · 25/02/2023 20:28
You might like to listen to Helen Joyce here OP at about 40 mins in I think. She talks about why DQSH is inficttt try instinct children. She also explains how it isn’t just the same as panto. Her explanation as to why parents go for it is, “Cool, Mum.”
If you listen a bit earlier in they talk about Queer theory.
What cool mums should read:
The Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hour | City Journal
www.city-journal.org/the-real-story-behind-drag-queen-story-hou
Drag Queen Story Tome Grooming in Plaim Sight
This video is from a drag queen. On the site he writes:
”Drag Queen culture is not for kids. This is my response to mothers and/or fathers who indoctrinate their children with the aid of a drag queen. I believe they hurt the child and the LGBTQ community”.
ScrollingLeaves · 25/02/2023 20:34
Drag Queen Story Hour - Safe Schools Alliance UK
safeschoolsallianceuk.net/2022/01/09/drag-queen-story-hour/
LindorDoubleChoc · 25/02/2023 20:35
So was it:
Drag queen story time promoted as an event.
Some local people objected.
Then when the event goes ahead - which protest group was larger? Pro or anti? Isn't it awful that police had to be engaged in something that's supposed to be a benign activity for children.
Those who are pro - why do they THINK people protest? Just because they are Daily Mail reading Trump supporting fascists? Surely not.
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