For Star subscribers: Proposal to ban certain drag performances before children or in government buildings variously called 'good versus evil' or 'bigotry in its purest form.'
Bob Christie Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Republicans in the Arizona Senate are targeting"drag story hour'' and other drag performances that have drawn the ire of conservatives, with the sponsor of a proposal banning certain shows before children or in government buildings calling it a case of"good versus evil.''
"Use your imagination,'' he said."And if anybody has a problem with that, I would really like to hear why.'' Kavanagh, Kern and other Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the measure is needed to protect children. They said they don’t have anything against transgender people or drag shows."SB1028 is bigotry in its purest form, petty, ugly, irrational,'' said Marilyn Rodriguez, a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona.
But there was support from others who testified Thursday, including Susan Cheatham, who said the bill is needed to protect children from being exposed to drag shows. Another supporter of the measure, who identified herself as Michelle Altair, acknowledged the bill stands no chance of being signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has said she will veto legislation that furthers the"culture wars'' that have gotten so much attention from GOP lawmakers. That includes a bill enacted last year and signed by Republican then-Gov. Doug Ducey that bans transgender girls from playing on the sports team of the sex they identify with.
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