In a statement to the Advocate, Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez said in part: “In a state that has a history of being openly hostile to LGBTQ+ people, drag shows have been creating safe places for our community for nearly a century. Meanwhile, LGBTQ and equality advocates have condemned Slaton’s comments as targeted harassment. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, the latter of whom urged taking children to church. Several non-Texan Republican leaders spoke out about the event, including Reps. In a letter, Slaton called parents who take their kids to events with drag queens “perverted adults” who are “obsessed with sexualizing young children.” Bryan Slaton (R-Mineola) said he will introduce legislation that will ban minors from drag shows. Misster did not immediately respond for comment. The event was met with protesters outside the venue and many took issue with a neon sign seen behind the dancers reading, “It’s Not Gonna Lick Itself.” Protesters held signs reading “Stop Grooming the Kids,” LGBTQ+ news outlet Them reports.
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