Plans to expand Calgary's petting zoo and family attractions business into adult entertainment face hate and threat.
Cobb's Adventure Park held an event to showcase the park with not only kangaroos, but also kings and queens. Some people have expressed their animosity towards drug events on social media, calling it 'disgusting' and 'repulsive'.
Owner Mike Shepherd said it was an unacceptable level of hate.
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We say we're sick and 'Is this part of Spirit Awareness Month?' Only those who should go should bring guns," Shepard said.
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"I can't even get the words out. I feel sick. If you can't be patient, We don't want your business.''
He notified the police and said they were adding security to Saturday night's event. will be,' he said. "We had to cancel some performers in various shows because we could afford security." A Nolan Neptune said he did not understand why some people would target communities with such hostility.
``Seeing something sparkle and dance on stage is not a threat.
``It confuses me. never been to the show," said Neptune. "Let's see how drag affects young people and how it becomes more accepted by the queer community and people of all walks of life."
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Shane Onyou has been a drag king artist for years and said he had never seen anything like it.
"The fear from society that thinks of us as weirdos is becoming more pervasive and bolder, but I don't understand it," he said Onyou.
But he doesn't give in to the pressure to quit acting.
"I was disgusted, so I had to go dark, but I refused to hide. That's what I've been doing for a long time," Onyou said. I was. "I'm proud to be out. The number of people telling me they're happy makes me visible and rewarding."
A drag queen performer with regular appearances, including a Sunday brunch show. She has grown up with support and works hard to counteract the hostility towards her.
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"You have to kill them with kindness and spread love and joy. Nothing like this can stop you because love is better than hate," said the Starchild.
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Syd Sherman says Cobb is almost a decade old. They said they had many staff members who were part of the LGBTQ+ community and appreciated that their employers supported them.
"They love and care about me as a person." , I know they will always stand up because they know it's the right thing to do," Sherman said.
"We will not yield to this hatred," said Shepard.
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