Allegations of Violence and Vandalism During 2010 Festivals
According to an online news site, Anarchist News, there were several incidents of violence and vandalism during the 2010 festivals. A printed version of the statements found at Anarchist News, as well as further details regarding the incidents was first published by Pink and Black Attack in early September 2010. A confrontation ensued between attendees of Camp Trans and a tow-truck driver near the gates of MichFest during a reading of the history of Camp Trans.
In the Pink and Black #6 zine issue, the publishers included the following description of the vandalism left at one of the Michigan kitchens:
"August 7. Hart, MI: Vandalism at Michfest This year at MichFest, the words “Real Womyn Have Cocks” were painted on the MichFest kitchen and other damage was allegedly done to MichFest property. A flyer was distributed with the following text: 'Second-Wave ‘Feminists’, A hot load from my monstrous tranny-cock embodies womanhood more than the pieces of menstral (sic) art your transphobic cunts could ever hope to create. Love, Womyn-born-Monsters"
Despite these unofficial statements, neither the MichFest office nor the Camp Trans organization has confirmed the veracity of these accounts, nor whether the vandalism occurred at the worker or main kitchen. Although workshops were allegedly held to resolve the matter, no one has specified whether or not Lisa Vogel made an official response.
A thread from the MichFest bulletin board created on August 9, 2011 contains statements from numerous long time MichFest attendees and workers, who confirmed that trans women attended the festival in 2011. There has been no comment from Camp Trans in regards to their attendance or participation in the 2011 festival.
Read more about this topic: Camp Trans
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