Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
None of these ladies had a husband around? Why not have a bunch of guys go in there and stand in front, facing guy? She should not be in position to have to speak up... that is dangerous potentially. If any guy is allowed then all guys are allowed in.
The story is sad for only one reason... there are women and kids around but no men. That may be the bigger societal issue.
Treating gender dysphoria with sex-change surgery (covered by Obamacare!) is like treating anorexia with stomach-reduction surgery.