Anti-trans bills have proliferated in 2023, and they have targeted the trans community in an endless number of ways. Now, Kentucky HB470 seeks to combine them all into one.
It seems like a lot of the recent legislative efforts are being pushed by a few key special interest groups -- they all seem to follow the same playbook.
I wonder if the Republican sponsors even know WHAT is being proposed or are just going along as it’s politically expedient? I mean, the government overreach is so outrageous and constitutionally suspect (besides being vile and horrific) -- I’d be embarrassed to attach my name to it.
Then again, so much of the political debate on the right has devolved into the gutter, perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised.
And then there are are so many REAL issues that need to be addressed and people that actually need help that often never see the light of day.
So, state legislators, not medical professionals, are now going to decide when there is enough evidence to justify certain medical interventions. So then they, in their superior wisdom and expertise, will be constantly monitoring the medical literature, and when they believe the evidence is sufficient, they will pass a new bill authorizing the intervention. Hmmm.
I’m hoping that by cobbling together this, as described, “Frankenstein” legislation that it’s too cumbersome and broad to get passed.
Certainly hoping that TN does not hold closed door sessions without public comment. That’s a sure sign of a totalitarianism.
Not to nitpick, but I thought that republicans were pro business. Allowing lawsuits up to 30 years later will stifle business and drive doctors to other states. All residents will suffer.
Someone recently commented here along the lines of so much for smaller government.
I think it’s worth noting, as awful as this fucking bill is, that Kentucky currently has a Democratic Governor. Is the intention of this bill to be as cruel as possible knowing that the senators signing off on it won’t even have to defend it? And can a governor’s veto be overridden in Kentucky?
Kentucky Releases Bill That Is Every Anti-Trans Bill Rolled Into One, Bans Social Transition Services
It seems like a lot of the recent legislative efforts are being pushed by a few key special interest groups -- they all seem to follow the same playbook.
I wonder if the Republican sponsors even know WHAT is being proposed or are just going along as it’s politically expedient? I mean, the government overreach is so outrageous and constitutionally suspect (besides being vile and horrific) -- I’d be embarrassed to attach my name to it.
Then again, so much of the political debate on the right has devolved into the gutter, perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised.
And then there are are so many REAL issues that need to be addressed and people that actually need help that often never see the light of day.
Sad state of affairs.
One (probably not unintentional) side effect of banning trans people from society will be rigid gender norms policed by the government.
Honestly I can’t even read this piece the headline makes me want to cryscreamsmash
So, state legislators, not medical professionals, are now going to decide when there is enough evidence to justify certain medical interventions. So then they, in their superior wisdom and expertise, will be constantly monitoring the medical literature, and when they believe the evidence is sufficient, they will pass a new bill authorizing the intervention. Hmmm.
I’m hoping that by cobbling together this, as described, “Frankenstein” legislation that it’s too cumbersome and broad to get passed.
Certainly hoping that TN does not hold closed door sessions without public comment. That’s a sure sign of a totalitarianism.
Not to nitpick, but I thought that republicans were pro business. Allowing lawsuits up to 30 years later will stifle business and drive doctors to other states. All residents will suffer.
Someone recently commented here along the lines of so much for smaller government.
I think it’s worth noting, as awful as this fucking bill is, that Kentucky currently has a Democratic Governor. Is the intention of this bill to be as cruel as possible knowing that the senators signing off on it won’t even have to defend it? And can a governor’s veto be overridden in Kentucky?