Employees of DunnEnzies in Kelowna have reportedly received threats of violence for organizing a drag show that is intended for adults.

The owner of DunnEnzies on Lakeshore Road, Karyn Mackenzie, said that the show involves explicit adult content and is intended for adults, but as the restaurant is is an all ages venue, they respect a parentsa国际传媒檚 right to choose what is best for their child and permit minors to enter if they are accompanied by an adult.

Mackenzie said that at DunnEnzies as well as respecting a parentsa国际传媒檚 right to choose they also respect peoplesa国际传媒檚 right to protest.

sa国际传媒淲hat I do not support is the hate speech and threats of violence that have been against us and our family for hosting this event. Itsa国际传媒檚 all getting to be a bit much,sa国际传媒� said Mackenzie.

In a post on social media the group protesting the event invites people to join them if they share in the belief that sa国际传媒渆xposing children to adult sexual performances is inappropriate and unacceptable.sa国际传媒�

Mackenzie said that the protesters are not child advocates, they are hypocrites hiding hate behind religion. She asks any protesters attending the event to consider donating to the

sa国际传媒淲e are hosting the Salvation Army Crusinsa国际传媒� Xmas toy/food drive at the same time so we ask if people are coming to protest, which is their right, that they kindly bring a donation to support actual at risk children.sa国际传媒�

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