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2 Dec, 7 tweets, 2 min read
"It was clear that Bell, and many children like her, were victims of the prevailing orthodoxy of the ‘path of affirmation’. It is troubling to see the lengths to which some were prepared to go to preserve this path."
"Those who are particularly invested in being ‘on the right side of history’ might like to reflect on the judgement yesterday and consider what side of the line they are now on...
...It is too late for Ms Bell, who will have to live with the consequences of the medical and surgical treatment adults were happy to push upon her. But for the generations of children to come, it is hoped that now we will see decisions made in their best interests"
"To suggest that any child under 13 could realistically understand the implications for their adult self of giving up their fertility or ability to orgasm is ludicrous...
...The judgment is an extremely welcome corrective to what for years has appeared to be a wholesale abnegation of adult responsibilities towards children. No doubt many responsible believed they were doing the right thing; to promote inclusivity and diversity and ‘being kind’."
"I hope they will read this judgment with no small sense of shame and a resolution to do better. When what is under discussion is the lives and bodies of our children, then we must have debate."
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