Thread by @Brenmco

From its inception, I questioned adding "T" to "LGB" as one had nothing to do with the other. It never made logical sense. But I let it go. After all, "transsexuals" were a very small cohort and I had no issue with people with gender dysphoria pursuing treatment.

But then, over the past decade, this small cohort has become an ideological mob, threatening the foundation of women's sex-based rights, threatening the health and well-being of children with unnecessary surgeries and experimental medications, and threatening gay rights.

At first, my instinct was to be open and listen, especially when so many of my friends, colleagues and neighbors seemed to embrace "trans" ideology. I read as much as I could (from all perspectives) and talked in depth with people who identify as "trans" and "non-binary."

But what I realized over time is that there is no there, there. The Emperor has no clothes. "Trans" ideology is a regressive and dangerous social contagion steeped in misogyny and gender stereotypes.

Of course, there still are a small number of people with serious body dysphoria. They should have access to medical and mental health services to relieve their suffering. But the movement/cult that has been built on the backs of those individuals must be exposed and stopped.

Unfortunately, this ideology/theology is a social contagion. It is rapidly being incorporated into law and policy (including language requirements). Sadly, its incorporation into educational policy means a generation of children are being raised on it.

I posted previously that a neighbor of mine reported that more than 25% of her son's public school 5th grade class (and the teacher) identify as "trans." How many of those children will go on to medical interventions and how many parents will support that?

Despite the exponential growth of this ideology, I find that most people support the ideology of "trans" inclusion unwittingly. They still think of "trans" as that small cohort of people with terrible body dysphoria who pursue treatment to relieve suffering.

They do not understand the implications of "self-id" and the reality that most men identifying as "trans women" do not suffer from body dysphoria but rather autogynephilia, a sexual kink (f/k/a cross-dressing).

It is mind-blowing to me that people on left support this ideology given the damage to children & young adults. Many (especially women) pursue irreversible surgeries, like bilateral mastectomies. Many children are sold experimental hormone blockers which cause permanent effects.

The very idea of being "trans" means discomfort with one's biological body. Children are already incredibly vulnerable to body image issues. Selling them "trans" (or "non-binary") ideology as a trendy alternative will only increase that kind of dangerous self-hatred.

I see glimmers of hope recently. I see the occasional article about why it's unfair for men (identifying as women) competing against women in sports. I see people bravely speak up about women's sex-based rights to safety, privacy and fairness.

I see people questioning puberty blockers for young children. And I see gay people calling out the homophobic insistence that they date people based on self-declared "gender" rather than sex. Trans ideology rejects same-sex attraction.

Of course, when people speak up, they are targets of the ideological mob. See e.g. J.K. Rowling (and so many others). But speak up we must. Whether it is an oped, a court case, a school committee meeting, or one-on-one conversations.

As noted, I started on this with road with an open mind seeking to learn as much as possible. That has led me to the inescapable conclusion that "trans ideology" is a dangerous cult-like, theology posing grave harm to women, children & gay people.

I am fed up and feel disheartened daily by the reach and growth of this ideology. But, I am inspired by all of the people I see fighting this battle, often at great cost. Onward!