Police and security were on hand at the University of Washington to keep the peace as protesters gathered to oppose two women who were speaking about their beliefs on transgender women competing in female sports.
The Event ‘The Battle Isn’t Over Yet’ Included Advocates Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk, Who Support Female Athletes and Speak Out Against Allowing Transgender Women to Compete in Women’s Sports.
This isn’t about being against anyone. It’s not trans-phobic,” stated Evan Flay, a female team coach present at Tuesday’s gathering. “It’s all about supporting women. I would fight for each one of my girls.
The adversaries of Gaines and Krolczyk convened for a protest outside the gathering hosted by the Students for aDemocratic Society.
All they want to do is exploit vulnerable individuals to elevate themselves,” stated the protest organizer Kay, requesting KOMO to withhold her family name. “Their main objective is to intimidate those at the bottom of the societal ladder so they can gain control and recognition. Let’s ensure transphobic elements stay away from campuses and protect transgender people.
The festivities began around 6 p.m., with minimal disturbances before it commenced. Security personnel and law enforcement managed entry to the location.
Once the event began, several protesters employing the “black bloc” strategy—which involves wearing entirely black attire and using masks to conceal their identities—arrived and positioned themselves close to the police stationed at the entrance.
Once the participants had exited the venue, individuals from the black bloc group trailed them to their vehicles.
“Has it crossed your mind to slit your [expletive] throat and let your blood flow into the streets?” someone dressed in black bloc attire asked an individual who had departed from the rally.
The protesters likewise trailed a different couple from the venue’s entrance to their vehicle, continually urging them to take their own lives and even wishing for a fatal accident as they drove back home.
Law enforcement accompanied individuals exiting the event to their vehicles and maintained positions among the protesters.
They exhibit violence and they oppose free speech. We understand the dangers involved, yet silence isn’t an option,” stated Carol Danseau, who was present at Gaines’ gathering. “Our sole purpose in attending is due to our rights having been violated, and because we’re deeply concerned for our kids as well as the future of civil liberties. Gender ideology has raised significant concerns among me regarding the erosion of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and the right of children to develop without undergoing harmful procedures.
