“Taking kids to some gay bar You need to resign.” “You are a child abuser,” one woman told school officials in a voicemail. After getting ahold of the school's contact information, angry calls began flooding in. Things Turn Uglyīut the outrage wasn't limited to the keyboard.
And the free gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ," offered a local parent. Where they can hear about God The Creator. Others proposed alternatives they saw as more appropriate for children. “I guess a strip club is next? This is shameful,” said another. Pretty advanced words for little kids," one parent wrote. "New vocabulary word for the children: debauchery, perversion, sodomy, transgression, witchcraft, domestic, terrorism, alcoholism, suicide. And this is coming from a 60 year old Proud Lesbian!" wrote an angry Facebook user. I certainly hope you get the wrath of God for this. "Children have no business being in a bar on a field trip, let alone a gay bar? Are you out of your mind!!! The parents should be outraged at this. Many critics saw the field trip as an obviously unsuitable outing for elementary school kids: Yet none of that stopped some community members from getting very, very upset – emotions reflected in the comments left on social media posts about the event.
The goal was reportedly to help kids “learn about the types of jobs involved in operating a restaurant, how to pay for their meal, and how to leave a tip for the service they receive.” Students required a permission slip from parents to attend the field trip, they ordered off a child-friendly menu, and the establishment was empty of patrons when they attended. The visit was organized as part of a unit on community involvement, work, and developing social skills. That’s not to mention the rainbow-themed decor.
The Washington Examiner contacted the Broward County Public School Board and Sarah Leonardi for comment, but received no response from either party.I was SO honored to be invited to chaperone field trip to the incredible Rosie’s! The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community! A huge thank you to for hosting this special field trip every year! /A3rpMbyUJP- School Board Member Sarah Leonardi October 27, 2021Ĭommenters were quick to point out that not only is Rosie’s a gay bar, but they have a number of suggestively named menu items, including the ‘Ivana Hooker’ burger, the ‘Rhoda Cowboy’ burger, and the ‘Hellena Bun,’ a burger “tossed in Rosie’s own ‘Smack My Cheeks and Make ‘em Rosy’ sauce”. “Whether you come for lunch or dinner, for Sunday Sunday brunch or for a few drinks … whether you are LGBTQ + or an ally … whether you are local or visiting … whether you are coming in a group or venturing out solo … you will have a memorable experience with the most talented crew in South Florida “, the website reads, “See See you soon!”ĬLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Rosie’s Bar & Grill describes itself as a tropical oasis in an island town that offers “incredible food and refreshing drinks and sassy indulgence,” according to its website. It is not clear whether the children received menus, but the establishment offers “Big Girl Burgers”, “Ivana Hooker”, “Rhoda Cowboy”, “Georgia Bleu”, “Hellena Bun”, “Young Ranch Hand” and “Willy Cheesesteak”. UNCLE COMES OUT AS GAY TO AFTER-LIFE FAMILY IN DORITOS AD The Washington Examiner does not publish the photos out of respect for underage children. Pictures from the school trip show children sitting at the bar and posing with the restaurant sign. “The students and I had a fun walk and learned a lot about our community! Many thanks to Rosie’s Bar and Grill for organizing this special excursion every year! “I was SO honored to be invited to lead the Wilton Manors Elementary School Trip to The Amazing Rosie’s!” she posted on Facebook With pictures. Sarah Leonardi, a member of the Broward County School Board, said she took the children from Wilton Manors Elementary School to Rosie’s Bar & Grill on what appeared to be an annual field trip, according to an article published on Wednesday social networks by Leonardi. A member of the school council of Florida is criticized after saying she was “honored” to have chaperoned a group of elementary school students on a school trip to a gay bar.