Republican lawmakers push to ban gay conversion therapy in Utah

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https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/republican-lawmakers-push-ban-gay-conversion-therapy-utah-n974246

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[Middle-aged Europe]

Good.

[T'Chenka]

Well, there it is. Trump-era Republicans are actually getting a thumbs up from me today. It feels dirty saying that.

[Koharu]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[No War, but the War on Christmas]

Well, there it is. Trump-era Republicans are actually getting a thumbs up from me today. It feels dirty saying that.

This. It’s feel weird for Republicans to be doing anything that actually helps people.

[Woody]

These lawmakers should mind their own business.

[Nyvin]

These lawmakers should mind their own business.

Can we say the same for abortion?

[No War, but the War on Christmas]

These lawmakers should mind their own business.

I wish they offered conversion therapy to turn you into a decent human being.

[Not Me, Us]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[Cold War Liberal]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[YE]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[MarkD]

If there were any Republican-dominated state legislature today that would likely pass this kind of legislation, my guess is it would be Utah. So far I'm pleased and not surprised.

[lfromnj]

As long the ban is limited to minors Im fine with it.

[pbrower2a]

Mormons are having to deal with homosexuality. It may be that conservative, traditionalist people are better able to deal with something that goes mainstream. When the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in Utah, the government told public officials that they might not have to sign marriage licenses for same-sex marriages, but that they would have to find someone who would. Would they rather have gays among them or break up extended families?

If anything, it is homophobia that presents itself as a cause for 'conversion therapy'.  Violent homophobia is dangerous to potential targets (and one does not need be a homosexual to be at risk) and a great risk for criminal conduct.

Does anyone know what causes homosexuality, anyway?

[KaiserDave]

These lawmakers should mind their own business.

Reassess the actions that led you to that post.

[Badger]

As long the ban is limited to minors Im fine with it.

So, it's okay to engage in bonafide per se Medical malpractice so long as the adult consents to it?

[Politician]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[Lord Admirale]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[Hammy]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

[Kingpoleon]

Utah continues to be a great state for fighting inequalities.

[politicallefty]

I'll withhold my applause until they actually pass a law. But I can't say I'm totally surprised. Mormons can relate to being a marginalized and persecuted minority. I recall Utah in some way standing up for Muslims, against the current trend in the Republican Party.

[President Johnson]

Credit where credit is due. Good job!

This. But a shame stuff like this still exists in a western country in the 21st century.

[Santander]

As long the ban is limited to minors Im fine with it.

[DavidB.]

Good.

I feel dirty for agreeing with you on something, but this.