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The controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling continues to escalate, particularly among a generation of "woke" individuals who once embraced the Harry Potter series. 

Many of these same individuals seem to favor The Handmaid's Tale, though some suggest they've only seen the television adaptation, missing crucial context from the book itself. This group, often referred to as "the ladies of the left," appears to feel betrayed by Rowling's stance on gender issues.

This sentiment recently manifested in Vancouver, where the Board of Parks cancelled a "Forbidden Forest Experience" Harry Potter walk scheduled for November 7th in Stanley Park. 

The decision came after input from members of Vancouver's 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, who disavowed Rowling's political activities. Consequently, the children's event was cancelled, and the Parks Board issued an apology for the "harm caused to transgender people," publicly distancing themselves from Rowling's views as a "concrete step to show where the board stands."

Critics argue that this action, driven by "adult crybabies," unfairly punishes children for a simple, innocent activity in a public park. The speakers expressed frustration, suggesting that these groups are so consumed by their ideology that they deny children simple joys. 

There's an ironic observation that while these individuals advocate for certain "vulnerable, gender-confused people," they simultaneously condemn Rowling for not endorsing the "sterilization and mutilation of young people."

The discussion highlights a perceived hypocrisy: these "miserable grumps" are seen as projecting their unhappiness onto others, especially children, and viewing the world through an overly narrow lens that labels any disagreement as "hate" or "bigotry." The cancellation of the Harry Potter event is compared to COVID-era playground closures, with children once again bearing the brunt of adult ideological battles.

Rowling's critics are seen by some as intolerant of differing viewpoints, particularly towards those they perceive as ideological "betrayers." This group is also accused of hypocrisy for advocating "graphic sexual materials" in schools while condemning a Harry Potter event as "harmful."

Interestingly, the speakers note the irony of "evangelical Christians" being more open to the idea of children engaging in "witchcraft in the forest" (referencing the Harry Potter theme) than the groups who shut down the event. The sentiment is "let kids be kids," underscoring the perceived absurdity of the situation.