Utah Gov. Spencer Cox made a pretty powerful point about protecting trans kids, though his support for them ultimately falls short.
letter to the leaders of Utah’s legislative chambers
detailing his veto, Cox reminded his fellow conservative colleagues that trans kids are among the most vilified people in our country. “When in doubt, I always try to err on the side of kindness, mercy and compassion,” Cox wrote. Cox then called attention to how awful these grown-ass adults are being to Utah’s kids: There are 75,000 high school students in Utah high school sports, but only four trans kids are competing in Utah high school sports, and just one of those students is playing on girls’ sports teams.
“Four kids trying to get through each day. Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few. I don’t understand what they are going through or why they feel the way they do. But I want them to live,” Cox wrote. “And all the research shows that even a little acceptance and connection can reduce suicidality significantly.”
The Utah legislature is trying to stamp out four children right now because trans people are the country’s latest cultural panic. The bill was introduced on the last day of the legislative session with only four hours left and was sent for Cox’s signature with zero public input. A year of negotiations among trans people, legislatures and advocates was tossed out the window in favor of a last-minute, all-out ban.
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