Several dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Aztec Theatre in downtown San Antonio on Tuesday night. Some were there to condemn the holiday-themed drag show scheduled to take place inside, and others were there to support the show. Some shouldered weapons. Alongside them were armed San Antonio police officers, eyeing both sides as the crowds grew. The Texas-based far-right extremist group This is Texas Freedom Force led the demonstration. It said earlier that it was there over unsubstantiated claims regarding children. The Texas Freedom Force has been described as a “militia extremist group” by the FBI. The group denounced the show as an attempt at "grooming children." The group’s Twitter said, “This all could have been avoided. Make the show 18yo & up. Even the opposition claims the show isn’t geared towards kids, so why allow them in? Oh that’s right, bc it is about grooming kids, they want kids there.” Supporters of the LGBTQ+ community conducted a counter demonstration. Among them was Benjamin Clodfelter, a member of Veterans for Equality. He came armed with a rifle. He said carrying the weapon was meant to be a show of force against the far right group. By 7 p.m., supporters and critics of the drag show filled the sidewalks on opposite sides of St. Mary's Street. Some of the participants supporting the show held signs celebrating LGBTQ+ rights, waved flags, danced to music, and chanted.
San Antonio Theatre Faced Armed Protestors At Christmas-Themed Drag Show
- Paul Thomas
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