Jan. 3, 2023 letter to Royce West made it clear the issue regarding drag and attacks on Gays
The idea that Royce West made a big mistake, an idea supported by the Stonewall Democrats, is contrary to the fact that Royce West received the following letter about the BuzzBrew anti-drag protest.
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Introduction
A letter was sent to Texas Senator Royce West requesting that he take a stand against the upcoming anti-drag protest at BuzzBrew. [Links to background information at the end of this post.]
It made it clear that these protests were part of an increasingly aggressive movement against the LGBT and were a danger to the community.
This was way before the SB12 vote. It should have alerted him to the gravity of the situation. However, Royce West actions are consistent with an attitude that he didn’t care or was anti-drag himself.
The Letter.
January 3, 2023
Edward H. Sebesta
Dallas
Texas State Senator Royce West
5787 S. Hampton Rd.
Suite 385
Dallas, Texas 75232
Dear Hon. West:
The group Protect Texas Kids (PTK) is planning to protest a Drag Bruch at BuzzBrew on January 14, 2023 1 to 4 pm. at 5815 Live Oak St., Unit 102, Dallas, Texas in the very heart of Dallas.
This is the link to their Instagram post. I also include a printed-out copy.
I ask that you take a public stand against this protest by PTK and additionally be their at the counter-protest at the same time and place on January 14, 2023 or send a representative.
https://www.facebook.com/events/703554288053618
This is a post which I include on this PTK protest with links to background information on them and a reactionary group, Society for Tradition, Family and Property (TFP).
It is essential that Dallas community leaders be a solid front against PTK.
I don’t think the danger of the campaign of PTK against drag is not fully appreciated. It isn’t just that neo-Nazis and the Proud Boys groups have joined in these protests and TFP, a society that is international in scope.
The danger is that these anti-drag protests will continue to attract other extreme elements and will grow as a movement becoming a serious threat to the LGBT+ in Dallas and be emboldened to go after other events and places of the LGBT+.
There are violent Christian attacks on the LGBT pride events globally. In Tbilisi, George violent right groups have assaulted Pride events and shut them down.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57720366
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-22571216
In Poland activists have assaulted Pride events.
In Serbia is another case of violence at a Pride event.
However, Korea, gives us an example on how we can respond to the protests successfully. I enclose my report and it is online here.
The notorious assault on the LGBT+ attempted 2018 pride event at Incheon, South Korea, appalled people. It was noted that the assault was enabled by a lax response of the police. It was reported in this article.
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180909000245
In 2019 the Pride event in Incheon went much better. That is because representatives of the American embassy and nine other embassies started to have booths and otherwise attend the Pride events in Korea. Maybe that can be done here.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2019/09/715_274898.html
When leaders were willing to stand up for justice, the campaign of violence and intimidation was blocked. I ask that you stand for justice. We must act to stop this increasingly dangerous movement immediately before it becomes much worse like in these other nations where LGBT+ activist get beaten.
Sincerely Yours,
Edward H. Sebesta
Never heard back.
I never heard back. When Royce West voted for the anti-drag bill I wasn’t surprised at all. What surprised me was how fast the LGBT establishment gave Royce West a free pass on it. The consequence of this was immediate. Five days later 13 Democrats deserted the Gay community on a key vote.
The situation for the LGBT in Texas is deteriorating. Yet, the LGBT establishment is engaged in clownery.
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