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[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by whell

Well, Ike, you can have that take-away if you want. But I know you'll also not let the facts get in the way of a good rant.

Frankly, since you asked, I could care less about trans-gender American adults. They can do what they want with their bods, dress however they see fit, etc. Minors who are generally not equipped to make adult decisions even on their best days should not have access to such care - particularly like the WA bill that would allow a minor to undergo treatment w/o their parent's knowledge - should have such care delayed until adulthood.

Point number one. I don't give a shit what your attitude is about trans-gender American adults. As long as you support candidates from the Republican Party, you support vicious, vile anti-trans/anti-LGBTQ+ assholes who believe "my body, my choice" doesn't apply to trans or pregnant American women. So stuff your statement and your bigotry up your ass. Sleep with dogs, get fleas like the dog you are.

Here's the thing about gender-affirming support from licensed clinical counselors for minors. Minors in all 50 states have mental health confidentiality rights. In most states at age 12 (some states it's a year or two older) a child has the right to confidentiality when in counseling with a licensed clinical counselor. That right includes the parents of the child. If a young girl walks into a school social worker's office, or a school psychologist's office to discuss feelings about their gender identity, the counselor is legally bound by mental health confidentiality law in all 50 states, to not disclose the content of the meetings with the child, or even disclose that the child is in counseling with anybody, including the kid's parents, absent a signed release of information. Case in point...recently in some shithole red state a 14 year old girl was given information on resources for the purchase of chest binders. The parents found out and are suing the entire state of Arkansas. Too fucking bad. The social worker was following the law, and could have their license to practice suspended, or more likely revoked for a violation of that child's confidentiality rights.

Just another thing a fucking cabbage like you doesn't have a clue about.