A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.
In a 2-1 opinion, the court said the law illegally restricts speech that reflects the moral beliefs of therapists. It set aside a lower court’s ruling and granted a preliminary injunction sought by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties.
“The Michigan law discriminates based on viewpoint — meaning the law permits speech on a particular topic only if the speech expresses a viewpoint that the government itself approves,” Judge Raymond Kethledge wrote, joined by Judge Joan Larsen.
So, uh conversion therapy falls under free speech … but if someone claims to feel at home with lgbtq is not free speech?
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Conservativism requires repression and conformity. Repression and conformity cause people to develop paraphilias and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
They lash out and abuse anyone who dares not conform, they hurt people who cause them to have thought crimes.
Every one of them is an abuser.
Very true
I think some red states might actually benefit from therapists that specialize in helping people feel comfortable with their sexuality.
No that’s gender-affirming care, that’s banned