While the left describes protecting the innocence of children as fascism, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t messing around when it comes to “family-friendly” drag shows that expose young children to sexually inappropriate content.
The DeSantis administration announced on Tuesday that it will revoke the Hyatt Regency Miami’s alcohol license for hosting a “sexually explicit show with children present,” according to a statement released by the governor’s office.
“A Drag Queen Christmas” performed at the James L. Knight Center on Dec. 27, 2022, and children were reportedly allowed to attend despite a warning from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — the Hyatt Regency Miami owns the liquor license at the facility.
“Therefore, the Department is revoking the venue’s license for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages,” the statement said. “Sexually explicit content is not appropriate to display to children and doing so violates Florida law. Governor DeSantis stands up for the innocence of children in the classroom and throughout Florida.”
A complaint filed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation said performers showed their prosthetic breasts and genitals during the performance, intentionally exposed their rears, were “simulating masturbation” and had “graphic depictions of childbirth and/or abortion,” according to Fox News.
DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin warned venues hosting dates on the Christmas tour back in December: “Exposing children to sexually explicit activity is a crime in Florida, and such action violates the Department’s licensing standards for operating a business and holding a liquor license.”
An Orlando venue, The Plaza Live, had its liquor license revoked after the explicit Christmas drag queen show was held there with children in the audience.
“If you allow children to attend the Drag Fans drag show at your facility, you are putting your license in jeopardy,” the DBPR warned the facility ahead of time,
The video below of a performance in Fort Lauderdale showed children in attendance, as well:
After noticing MULTIPLE children in the audience at the explicit Drag Queen Christmas in Ft Lauderdale I called out performer Nina West for inviting and allowing children to come to her sexually explicit shows! pic.twitter.com/3XA4qqV0IR
— Chris Nelson (@ReOpenChris) December 27, 2022
And while the left is in an uproar, there is widespread support for Florida taking a stand to protect children, as seen on Twitter:
BREAKING: Governor Ron DeSantis has permanently revoked the liquor license of the Miami Hyatt Regency for hosting a drag queen sex show while children were present.
Not because of the drag queens.
Because the drag queens were promoting sexual deviancy in front of kids.
FACTS.
— James Bradley (@JamesBradleyCA) March 14, 2023
The Hyatt Regency Miami’s liquor license has been REVOKED for hosting an all-age drag show!
You groom children in the state of Florida and the state of Florida is going to COME FOR YOU!
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT!
— Lavern Spicer (@lavern_spicer) March 14, 2023
There was a sexually explicit drag show with children present in the Hyatt Regency in Miami.
DeSantis’ administration is revoking the alcohol license of the hotel.
Imagine how amazing would be America if every state was a red state.
— Ada Lluch (@ada_lluch) March 14, 2023
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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