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She added that due to the open police file regarding the threats against herself, her business partner Deb Dunnigan, their family and team, DunnEnzies will be making no further comments about the protestors or drag events.
A small group of protesters, led by Graeme Flannigan, gathered outside the show held at DunnEnzies on Lakeshore Road on Dec. 7. The group stated that they were upset that the restaurant allows people of all ages to attend the drag shows.
Flannigan said that he was concerned that the event would sexualize children. The protesters held signs that said 香蕉视频直播渘o sex shows for kids.香蕉视频直播�
Dunnigan and Mackenzie said that they are not sure why the protesters are calling the drag event a sex show.
Joelle Wolf attended the drag event with her three children. Before going into DunnEnzies, Wolf and her kids held signs that shared expressions of love and freedom, to counter-protest those that were concerned about the safety of children attending the show.
Wolf posted a statement on Facebook after the event addressing those that were concerned for the well-being of her children.
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She said that her family enjoyed the show.
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