The Trans Movement Just Hit Home.......

[Belsnickel]

(06-03-2023, 02:35 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: And there are certainly some people who think that way.  But I think you'll find that the vast majority of the uproar over transgender people is what's being done to children.  Next on the list would be transwomen in women's only spaces, such as locker rooms, shelters and sports.  I think the vast, vast majority of people are live and let live.  It's when it harms children or intrudes on others that people start to take issue.

I think the legislation we've been seeing runs contrary to your statement. It still may be the majority focusing on that stuff, but it isn't in any way "vast." I would also be more inclined to agree with you if legislation targeting gender affirming care focused only on HRT and surgery. However, the legislation being passed makes it illegal for a minor to receive psychological treatment that in any way provides them support in a trans identity.

Let's also be clear, surgery for a minor is exceedingly rare. HRT is rare, but not as much so and more for older adolescents. Puberty blockers are more common and are a reversible treatment. However, if a young person recognizes their identity at an early enough age the use of them in the prevention of gender dysphoria is crucial, as is psychological and social affirmation. Denying those things to young trans people can be damaging to them and is a step backwards in society.

I think that the reality of all of this was laid bare when a state legislator, I believe in Montana, said they would rather their child be dead than trans. They may be using the cover of "protecting the children," but everything they are doing is more harmful to children than helpful and is more about the erasure of trans people in society.