Exposing the GOP’s Anti-Trans Crazy Talk with a bit of reductio ad absurdum
“Historic wave of anti-trans bills focuses almost entirely on trans youth.” — npr.org For context, there are three times as many disabled persons in wheelchairs than there are trans persons (1% vs. .3% of the population), yet no one would ever think of passing laws targetting disabled persons. Why is it okay to target trans persons? Wouldn’t you be outraged and scandalized if GOP lawmakers went after disabled persons? For example, imagine these kinds of laws: Education Censorship: No class discussion, instruction, or acknowledgment of the rights of disabled persons or that they exist Library Book Bans: Remove all reading materials that include portrayals of disabled persons or use inclusive and explicit language about disabled persons Restroom Restriction: No special accommodation Sports exclusion: Disabled youth are only allowed to watch from the sidelines Religious exemptions: Anyone can refuse to treat, care for or provide services, includin...