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muriel_volestrangler

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7. However, the medical evidence supports allowing gender-affirming therapy, but not (sexuality) conversion therapy

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 07:38 AM

Oct 9

This is a question of whether states can require healthcare professionals to follow best practice and the evidence, or whether they have the right to be quacks.

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The problem for Stern here... FBaggins Oct 8 #1

My impression is... Chemical Bill Oct 8 #2

what earlier vote? LymphocyteLover Oct 9 #3

The same one (Tennessee ban) the author mentions for the RW justices FBaggins Oct 9 #6

However, the medical evidence supports allowing gender-affirming therapy, but not (sexuality) conversion therapy muriel_volestrangler Oct 9 #7

I think that's true (though I'm no expert), but it isn't really a constitutional argument FBaggins Oct 9 #8

I think there's a good case that this is about medical practice muriel_volestrangler Oct 9 #9

what is the exact question she asked? I don't see a question in quotes here. LymphocyteLover Oct 9 #4

You are correct. It was not a question. mahatmakanejeeves Oct 9 #5