If You Don't Affirm Your Kid's Gender Identity, You Don't Love Them

And You're An Abuser

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Oh, here we go again with another brilliant piece of legislation, AB 957 in California. Because navigating the intricacies of legislation and individual liberties is just like crossing a minefield, right? I mean, miss one step and BOOM! Consequences galore!

So, what's this bill all about? Well, it's supposedly all about promoting child welfare, but surprise, surprise, it ends up undermining parental rights and responsibility.

Bravo, California!

Assembly Member Lori Wilson and Senator Scott Wiener, the geniuses behind this bill, want to redefine family law and decide what's best for a child's "health, safety, and welfare." And how do they propose to do that? By equating a lack of affirmation of a child's gender identity with child abuse. Yep, you heard that right. If you don't jump on the gender affirmation bandwagon, you're an abuser.

But hold on, the bill's spokesperson says it's not about criminal law, just family law. Phew, what a relief! Because we all know family law isn't a big deal, right? It's just one of those things’ judges should consider when working out a custody agreement.

No biggie.

Except, wait, the bill's language is so vague that it leaves room for interpretation.

Oh, and did I mention that this bill conveniently forgets to mention the child's age or how long they've “identified” as transgender? Details, details. Who needs 'em, right? And let's not bother differentiating between affirming social transitions and sex-change treatments. No need to sweat the consequences and implications. It's all the same, isn't it?

But hey, it's not just about parents anymore. This bill wants to extend its reach to schools, churches, and hospitals. Because why should institutions be spared from the joy of navigating affirmation versus personal and professional discretion? Let's burden them with that too.

Oh, and here's a gem from Nicole Peterson, founder of a law firm and civil rights advocacy group. According to her, if parents dare to hesitate or be unwilling to affirm their 7-year-old's latest identity craze, they can be labeled child abusers.

Way to support experimentation and exploration, California!

Ah, yes, let's also delve into the complex issue of transgender individuals. We all understand the importance of creating safe spaces, but honestly, where exactly do we find that fine line between support and forced affirmation? It seems that California has opted for a heavy-handed approach, disregarding parental rights and just swinging that sledgehammer with gusto.

Parents, you know, those individuals who should have the freedom to make decisions in the best interest of their children? Well, forget about that. California seems to think it knows better. Why bother considering emotional maturity and psychological well-being when you can just bulldoze ahead? Who needs a scalpel when you've got a sledgehammer, right? It's such a brilliant strategy. Truly awe-inspiring.

But hey, let's not forget that this is all happening in California, the land of progressive policies that often spread like wildfires. So, buckle up, folks, because if Governor Gavin Newsom signs this into law, we might witness this mind-boggling approach ripple across the nation. Oh, the joy!

Look, I'm not advocating for a conservative uprising or anything, but can we please inject a little common sense into the equation? Can we consider the voices of parents, the realities of children, and strike a balance between legislation and individual liberties?

I know, it's a radical idea, but perhaps we could try it sometime.

As AB 957 heads to a Senate committee hearing, let's hope our lawmakers take a moment to reflect on the consequences of their actions. Maybe, just maybe, they'll realize that wielding a sledgehammer isn't the most effective way to address these nuanced issues. Until then, I'll be here, shaking my head at the brilliant strategy of California.

Bravo!