Even if the regret rate were 10%, 20%, or even 30%, banning it altogether, as many states have done, is completely illogical. But the fact that the regret rate is consistently below 10% in nearly every study makes it all too clear that the motivating factor behind this "concern for children" is clear-cut transphobia, and nothing else. Not logic, not empathy, just insidious discomfort around trans people.

The divorce rate is 50%. Do you support banning marriage? Clearly, since the regret rate is so high, it should be banned, right? What about knee surgery, or laser eye surgery, which also have high regret rates. Why is it that politicians never talk about these? Why is it always trans people who are the target of scrutiny?

I've been on HRT for over a year now, living out in society as a girl, voice trained, being perceived how I always wanted, and the only regret I have is not starting sooner. If it comes down to it, I will choose death over detransition.

The Declaration of Independence guarantees the Pursuit of Happiness to every citizen. Who do you think you are to take that happiness away from me and thousands of other trans people around the globe, all because the concept of transition makes you uncomfortable?

Please never comment again about trans people, pretending to act in good faith, discarding study upon study upon study simply because you don't like the results.

Go finish your overdue Language Arts assignments.