.des_theatre operator RonOnesti defends upcoming event hosted by controversial political group Awake_IL
Describing himself as a proponent of the First Amendment, Ron Onesti of Onesti Entertainment Corp. on Wednesday said Naperville-based Awake Illinois has the right to hold meetings and discuss the issues it pleases. Despite the controversy, Onesti said he won't cancel the event.During Tuesday's Des Plaines City Council meeting, about a dozen LGBTQ advocates voiced outrage over a Feb. 8 event Awake is holding at the theater. Awake says the gathering, set to start at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsors include conservative groups Turning Point USA, the Chicago Log Cabin Republicans, Public Square and No Left Turn in Education. "Why would anyone take issue with an event that is protecting children from indoctrination and sexual exploitation? #groomers," Awake tweeted. Des Plaines is fortunate to have a place like the theater that hosts such discussions, Onesti said. Opponents"are welcome to come and have their own event the next day," Onesti added.
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