re: A bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors in Louisiana has died

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can't ban trans surgery for children

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It's already illegal

the only exception is for chicks getting their tits removed (which isn't exactly irreversible, although fake tits are less fun)

LINK

II. Eligibility Criteria, meets ALL
A. Age = 18 years,
1. Exception: in adolescent female to male patients < 18 years, chest surgery may be
considered after one year of testosterone treatment;
B. Capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent for treatment;
C. If significant medical or mental health concerns present, they must be reasonably well
controlled;
D. Evidence the member/enrollee has lived at least 12 continuous months in a gender
role that is congruent with their gender identity;
CLINICAL POLICY
Gender-Affirming Surgery
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E. Documentation that member/enrollee has completed 12 continuous months of
cross-sex hormone therapy of the desired gender, unless medically contraindicated (not
required for mastectomy in female to male except for those < 18 years);
F. A written referral letter from a qualified mental health practitioner (master’s degree or
equivalent in a clinical behavioral science field granted by an accredited institution, with
documented credentials from a relevant licensing board or equivalent) containing all of the
following:
F. A written referral letter from a qualified mental health practitioner containing all of the
following:
1. Member/enrollee general identifying characteristics;
2. Results of psychosocial assessment, including any diagnoses;
3. Duration of referring health professional’s relationship with the
member/enrollee, including type of evaluation and therapy or counseling to
date;
4. An explanation that criteria for surgery have been met, and a brief description of
clinical rationale for supporting the member/enrollee’s request for surgery;
5. A statement that informed consent has been obtained from the
member/enrollee;
6. A statement that the mental health professional is willing and available for coordination
of care.
7. The degree to which the member/enrollee has followed the standards of care to
date and the likelihood of future compliance
G. If If the request is for genital-affirming surgery, a second referral letter from another
qualified mental health professional (master’s degree or equivalent in a clinical behavioral
science field granted by an accredited institution, with documented credentials from a
relevant licensing board or equivalent), who has independently assessed the
member/enrollee is required.the request is for genital-affirming surgery, a second referral
letter from a consulting psychologist or psychiatrist is required.

I think I’m upset by this


But I’m real high so not sure

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alajones

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Wtf is wrong with you people

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the drugs just delay the onset of puberty until the person is 18

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Oh yeah, that won't have any long lasting side effects.

It's child abuse.

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wolves in sheep’s clothing

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Give me a break. Are you talking about white men in power positions like religious leaders, teachers, coaches, and Uncle Touchy?

I know of a lot deviant and sexually perverse people in that group. I don’t know of any Drag Queens or LGBT…LMNOP people who have molested a someone I know.

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teach our kids about evil sexual perversions and deviancy

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Yes, sexually deviant people have always existed (see above) so this is a conversation parents should definitely have with their kids.

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Surgeries are not allowed on minors. This bill is about hormone blockers which aren't irreversible.

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Wrong. GnRHa inhibits production of endogenous sex hormones and thus negatively impacts the formation of bone mass by delaying the increase in bone mass during the pubertal growth spurt. See: "decreased bone density".

While getting off the blockers allows the process to continue, it doesn't "make up" for the growth missed. Thus: irreversible.

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If both parents consent, medical professionals consent, and the child consents, why is the government telling parents what to do? Where does that line end?

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Good question. If this passes, could a doctor perform surgery on a 14 year old boy who has grown abnormally large boobs and is tired of being picked on and called a girl?
That’s gender affirming care right there.

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Just like at 18 years old, i don't think the parents should get a say any longer.

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IF parents shouldn’t have a say over their 18 year old child’s decision, the who the hells going to pay for the surgeries?

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Words matter. If both parents consent, medical professionals consent, and the child consents, why is the government telling parents what to do? Where does that line end?

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That’s the problem. A child cannot consent because they lack the mental ability to comprehend the consequences of their decision.

Frankly, it’s disgusting you even have to have this explained to unless you yourself are in fact a child.

What a total disgrace this Mills guy is. The good people of Saint Martin parish deserve better.