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This is wrong in so many levels.
In the wake of the controversy over the denial of entry of fashion designer Veejay Floresca at Valkyrie Nightclub, the management has released a statement in an attempt to clear the air.
One of the owners of Valkyrie Nightclub, Neil Arce, sent a statement to showbiz website PEP. In the statement, Arce said: “[The] Club management would like to apologize to these individuals if the denial of entry resulted in their embarrassment or made them feel disrespected in any way. The Club does not refuse entry on the basis of an individual’s sexual orientation. In denying entry to these individuals, the Club’s personnel were merely adhering to its safety policies and guidelines.”
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The statement went on to reiterate: “The management of Valkyrie Nightclub and The Palace Pool Club wishes to clarify that it does not discriminate against transwomen and transgender individuals. The Club does not refuse entry on the basis of an individual’s sexual orientation. The Club has, on many previous occasions, welcomed transgender guests into its premises. Once again, the management of the Club apologizes to those individuals who may have felt embarrassed or disrespected in any way.”
Meanwhile, on the Valkyrie CLUB Guestlist, the admin posted this statement: “To those commenting negatively on our establishment. I just want to say that I myself (promoter of Valkyrie Nightclub) am gay. And Valkyrie TRULY believes in the right to everyone’s freedom to express as we hold the banner high for racial, cultural, and political correctness and INTERDEPENDENCE. But, if you will cross-dress in our establishment, then PLEASE keep it classy or at the very least APPROPRIATE. And this goes for EVERYONE including myself.
“This even goes for those who are straight–male and female as defined by sex and not gender. It is definitely allowed to cross-dress in our premises as long as you look elegant and sophisticated. Again, this goes for EVERYONE. Not just for the crossdressers but for ALL GUESTS. BEARING IS IMPORTANT in every occasion so let us all uphold this policy with respect and dignity. Management will always reserve the right to refuse entry especially when the rules and regulations are not followed. Thank you everyone.”
Uhm, guys, transgender is not a sexual orientation — it’s a gender identity.
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