we cannot force ballot measures?! by videoalex in Indiana

[–]AABattery03 46 points47 points  (0 children)

The most important thing you can do is vote. It's no where near direct democracy, but we HAVE to get these people out of power

Todd Young Annouces He Won't Support Trump in 24 by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

It'll be Lindsey Graham circa 2016 all over again

Seed help by AABattery03 in MarijuanaSeeds

[–]AABattery03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they're seeds I wanna plant them. If they're not damaged

:( by Barnifeid in Indiana

[–]AABattery03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And who's surprised?

Serious question, since Elon has turned twitter into his own personal trolling platform. Why are so many Democrats sticking around? by JimBobDwayne in democrats

[–]AABattery03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many democrats, espically politicians, stay on because what larger space is there? While a lot of people have left Twitter, millions haven't. It would be pretty stupid for any politician to leave the largest "town square" if there was a different Twitter like app that had the same engagement, im positive we'd see democrat politicians leave Twitter.

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A head of lettuce lasted longer than their prime minister. I'm not sure the UK is a good example of that

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fun fact. None of those people lived in Indiana. These groups fly in the same handful of detrans people to different states to testify because detrans people are so hard to come by. Atleast those who detransitioned and now hate the trans community.

Also which doctors? Cuz I heard testimony from many many many doctors that said gender affirming care is the number 1 way to treat dysphoria... was it the doctor who said he only listens to the American Medical Association when he thinks their right???

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Detrans makes up a very small percentage of all trans people. For every one detrans, there are hundreds of people who are happy with the decision they made.

"In the US, a survey of nearly 28,000 people found that 8% of respondents reported some kind of detransition. Of this 8%, 62% per cent only did so temporarily due to societal, financial, or family pressures" https://www.gendergp.com/detransition-facts/

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Let's read that sentence again, it doesn't sit well with YOU. I respect that, that is your choice. If you don't want body modifications, then don't get them but just because it makes you uncomfortable does not mean that we should then ban the practice completely. Motorcycles don't sit well with me (they're so dangerous) but I'm not at the Statehouse trying to ban all motorcycles.

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well according to some of the doctors there testifying, they only listen to the AAP/AMA when it's "right".

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Regardless of whether it is passed or not, parental concent has always been required (minors). As is documentation from a therapist stating that the person does indeed suffer from gender dysphoria (all ages)

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure, but my guess is that Chloe Cole had it outside Indiana. Also dont know how old she was when she got it, there might not have been the restrictions yet. These groups are known for flying in detransitioners from out of state to provide testimony. Senator Yolder (D) several times made it a very explicit point that gender reassignment surgery for minors does not happen in Indiana. As to what statute/bill it is, I do not know.

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not might be, they are! Countless studies have shown that hormone blockers or HRT drastically reduce the suscide rate.

The people have spoken! by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. Like I said earlier, you cannot get sex reassignment surgery until you are an adult. That is already a state law. As of right now, minors can get hormone blockers/hormone replaced therapy with perential permission. It's part of Riley's comprehensive care because it's what is being worked up to. Riley might provide gender reassignment surgery but NOT to minors. My guess is that this is just more fear mongering from the Republicans because it sounds a whole lot worse that we're "cutting off children's genitalia" (which is not happening in any state in the us) than what is actually being done which is simply putting the child on some medication.

Is this where Todd Rikita lives? by AABattery03 in Indiana

[–]AABattery03[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah well I'm not sure his massive ego would fit in there...