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Why Do Republicans Protect Our Children Against Drag Shows But Not Guns?
The hypocrisy is as staggering as it is dangerous, and it raises an uncomfortable question: Why do we protect our children against drag shows but not guns?
Why Do Republicans Protect Our Children Against Drag Shows But Not Guns?
In recent years, the rhetoric around “protecting” children has taken center stage in American politics. Republican lawmakers have been quick to rally against perceived threats to the moral fabric of society, with drag shows and LGBTQ+ content often finding themselves in the crosshairs.
Yet, when it comes to a far more tangible and deadly threat — guns — the same lawmakers are conspicuously silent. The hypocrisy is as staggering as it is dangerous, and it raises an uncomfortable question: Why do we protect our children against drag shows but not guns?
The True Danger Guns Present to School Children
The statistics surrounding gun violence in schools are nothing short of horrifying.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were over 300 school shootings in the United States in 2023 alone…
