‘Everyone has right to safety’: Drag story time guardians step in to fend off protesters at Victoria Park in London, Ont.
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Moments after drag queens began story time at Victoria Park in London, Ont. protesters interrupted by honking their horns.
Moments after drag queens began story time at Victoria Park in London, Ont. protesters interrupted by honking their horns.
However, they were immediately met with resistance from the queer community and allies.
“Everyone has a right to safety,’ says Jeremy, a counter-protester who wished not to give his last name.
“When people like that show up, we don't get that feeling inside. I like to put myself in between the two, so we get to enjoy story time and the children they claim to be here to protect don’t feel nervous and scared.”
The protesters, in a green car, parked inside Victoria Park, just metres from the stage where story time was being held.
“Unfortunately, we still have individuals who feel there is a need to come out and express themselves in a more violent way,” says Stephen D’Amelio, past president of Pride London.
