Are anti-trans laws antithetical to the ideals the US was founded upon?
While the debates regarding trans people range from sports to pre-adult transitioning, one objective reality is that suicide rates amongst the trans community are high.
In the study below (the largest of its kind) we learn that 94% of trans people felt happier after transition.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/07/trans-survey-transition-gender-affirming-care
This study connects anti trans legislation to a 72% jump in suicide attempts by trans teens.
Considering all of this, are laws such as the one listed above inhibitory to the trans community’s pursuit of life, liberty and happiness?
Some other pertinent discussion points:
why should the government exercise control over the bodily autonomy and rights of trans people?
With the issue of sports — why is this a government related issue vs. something the sports commission’s determine themselves?
With the issue of pre adult transitioning — why should the government have a role in that decision?
Please note: there are currently no laws around cosmetic surgery for anyone under 18, although sometimes parental consent is needed depending on the circumstances.