In a series of events that have sparked widespread debate and concern, Planet Fitness locations across the United States have been subjected to 28 bomb threats. This alarming situation has unfolded in the wake of the gym chain's decision to enforce a trans-inclusive locker room policy, which has led to significant public backlash.
The controversy initially ignited following the expulsion of Patricia Silva, a member from Alaska, after she posted a photograph of a transgender woman using the women's locker room facilities. Silva's actions, which she defended as a stand against what she perceived as an invasion of privacy, resulted in her membership being terminated by Planet Fitness, citing a violation of their policies.
Planet Fitness: *risks safety of women and girls*
Planet Fitness: *gets caught*
Planet fitness: *doubles down*
Planet fitness: *triples down*
Libs of TikTok: wow this is bad
Ari: LIBS OF TIKTOK CAUSED BOMB THREATS https://t.co/x5tMnq6U6O— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) April 6, 2024
The bomb threats, none of which resulted in the discovery of actual explosives, prompted evacuations and a comprehensive investigation by the FBI. These threats were not isolated incidents but spanned across eleven states, affecting various locations including Rhode Island, Mississippi, Connecticut, Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Kansas. The widespread nature of these threats underscores the depth of the controversy surrounding Planet Fitness's locker room policy and its implications for both members and the broader community.
Amidst this turmoil, the gym chain has stood firm on its commitment to inclusivity, emphasizing its policy to address members and employees with names, titles, pronouns, and other terms consistent with their self-reported gender identity. This stance, while aimed at fostering a climate of understanding and acceptance, has nonetheless fueled further debate and division among the public and Planet Fitness members alike.
NEW: Planet Fitness has received at least 28 bomb threats across the U.S.
The mainstream media suggests that this is linked to the gym member who was banned in Alaska after a video went viral showing a man shaving in the female locker room
No bombs were found, but the threats… pic.twitter.com/cb8Y3A3Oz1
— Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) April 9, 2024
The fallout from this policy and the subsequent backlash has had tangible consequences for Planet Fitness, with the company experiencing a significant drop in its valuation—plummeting by $400 million within just five days of the incident involving Silva. This financial impact highlights the potential risks businesses face when navigating the complex terrain of social issues and inclusivity policies.
As investigations into the bomb threats continue, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and tensions that can arise when societal values and corporate policies intersect. The response from both supporters and critics of Planet Fitness's policy reflects the broader societal debate over transgender rights and the spaces they occupy.
In conclusion, the bomb threats against Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. represent a critical moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding transgender inclusion and the rights of individuals to access public spaces that align with their gender identity. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this controversy will shape future policies and attitudes towards inclusivity and safety in communal spaces.
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Anyone threatening to bomb an establishment that could cause innocent people’s lives needs to go to jail. But this transgender thing is wrong. Just because people want to be different doesn’t mean it should be forced upon the whole world! I myself will not do business with any company supporting the BS of including any other genders other then what God created which is man or woman!
As long as planet fitness has this philosophy they will never see me in their facility
Planet Fitness has chosen which side of the fight that they stand. Their members should boycott Planet Fitness in mass. Businesses which cave into this political correctness insanity ought to pay a heavy price for their decision.
They deserve the backlash. No child should be exposed to a male dressing or undressing. I said male. His DNA is still male. They could provide separate restrooms as other places have.
As a Bible believing Christian, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I find Planet Fitness a policies both EXCLUSIVE and dangerous! When they remove a safe environment for ALL women and girls, or men and boys (yes, females too are sexual abusers!), they EXCLUDE those who have survived such abuse, and those are not small numbers of people! They make us unwelcome in their facilities, because they choose to make their facilities unsafe!
I believe that the threats are instigated by mentally ill transgender people in an attempt to accuse conservatives of being evil and hateful.
Remember Jussi Smolet?
I think it is appalling that Planet Fitness would allow such disgraceful policies to exist in their facility. If they want to include Transgender into the facility then let them designate a bathroom specifically for them/She/Him or whatever. But in this case where there is a clear violation of a persons right to be in a bathroom and feel safe is just UNACEPTABLE and DISREPECTABLE! This little girl is probably confused and fearful. This should NOT ever be allowed in a public space!
It was such a pleasure seeing and hearing what the lady had to say on her video,for more people need to speak up about this issue. All I can say is that had been my wife or daughter in that facility and I was there I would had went into that area and drug that person out of there and if he resisted I would had given him lessons that he would not had forgotten in respecting women and children.Lastly if it is Planet Fitness policy to allow this crap to go on I would say every man or woman who has a membership with these people should cancel their membership and never enter their doors ever again
Planet Fitness is certainly on my “don’t go to” list. It’s obvious that any business that’s willing to triple down on a policy that the majority of their clients disapprove of doesn’t deserve to remain successful.
Gender ideology taking precident over gender biology is perversion, regardless of whether viewed from pure science or from any major religious faith point of view.
I am in total agreement with this woman and I also agree with her that women, and people in general, need to be voicing their opinion on this matter. We need to stop the nonsense! We make our voices heard by the choices that we make, so cancel your membership and go with some other facility that hasn’t fallen in the WOKE agenda. I was very disappointed to find out the the YMCA has also taken this stance. YMCA stands for “Young Mens Christian Association”. Since when did they fall so far from their early beginnings and the beliefs that they held sacred???? God help us all.
Re planet fitness. If you are displeased with planet fitness policy then no longer go to planet fitness and use a gym that is in more lined with your morals and safety.
I don’t agree with any of this transgender inclusivity with member from another sex using the female locker rooms. Only birn femals should use the female locker rooms. Msybe they need their own locker room just for transgenders only.
If inclusion is that Big of a Deal and “they” feel threatened in the Mens locker room, then why is it ok then for Women to feel threatened in their locker rooms? Build them their own locker rooms! It has nothing to do with how they identify. I don’t want straight guys in my locker room either! Everyone just needs to stay in their own lanes!
Straight men can use this inclusivity excuse to be perverts just to see what they can see. Give Transgender their own locker room and quit trampling on the rights of women.. Real women!
Born with a penis,? I would have been in handcuffs for kicking his perverted ass. End of story.
Individuals mental illnesses, which is what “transgender” is, should not have any effect on the lives of others who do not possess the same illness.
Planet Fitness is getting what they should be getting, a monetary loss for not protecting All its members. Look at Budweiser, let them be an example of how the general public feels with regards to this issue. We don’t like and the verdict should have been in then.
Keep supporting the extreme left and you will find yourself out of business.
I DEFY anyone to debunk the claim all of the bomb threats originated from ONE person, and that person supports the Planet Fitness position.
Can we say ‘BUD LIGHT” anyone? how perverted to allow a tranny in the wrong locker room.
Hope you sold off your stock in that unfit biz.