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Amid the controversy, there is a strong emphasis on the rights of performers to free speech. Supporters of drag performances affirm that performers should not be silenced or censored simply for expressing their identity or art form. They argue that such performances can continue in appropriate contexts that respect age-appropriate boundaries, but should not be conducted publicly where children are present.
The assertion that banning performances in front of children infringes upon free speech raises questions about the limits of artistic and personal expression. It is posited that the restriction is not about suppressing free speech outright but about setting boundaries to protect minors.