(Missourinet) – A proposal to label drag shows as sexually oriented businesses is under consideration in the Missouri House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Bethany Republican Mazzie Christensen, aims to penalize anyone who engages in the performances if they are on public property or in an area where they can be seen by children. Kansas City Democratic Representative Mark Sharp opposes the legislation, arguing that singling out the LGBTQ community is “wrong.”
“I have a two-year-old daughter. If me and her are at Union Station to go to Science City or to do whatever, and there is a drag show happening at the same time, I’m not going to run from that. I’m not scared of her seeing some folks dressed how they want to be dressed. This is the world we live in. We need to be more receptive to different kinds of folks,” Sharp stated.
Christensen told the committee that the bill intends to protect minors. The bill could be voted on soon.
