A first-of-its-kind state law that would restrict parents from trying to "cure" their minor children's same-sex attractions seems headed to the governor's desk.
If both state houses can agree on the final language, the legislation, which would ban all sexual orientation change effort (SOCE) treatment for minors, will be sent to Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature sometime in September. But, so far, there has been no indication from his office on whether he will sign the bill into law.
Whatever the governor does, he's sure to face criticism. Backers see it as a civil rights issue, while critics say lawmakers are infringing on not only parents' rights but also on the mission of mental health professionals.
"[The law] unconstitutionally prohibits speech…violates privacy and personal autonomy rights, intermeddles in theological disputes, clashes with other laws and creates significant...
Chris Perver wrote: They don't want people "curing" homosexuals because they don't want to admit people aren't born that way. And if it is a lifestyle choice then it can't be a "human right" that needs protecting. Plain and simple.
They don't want people "curing" homosexuals because they don't want to admit people aren't born that way. And if it is a lifestyle choice then it can't be a "human right" that needs protecting. Plain and simple.
Why does California want to bar parents from curing their homosexual children? That is totally illogical that California or any other state would want to bar parents from curing their homosexual children.
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Rev. Colin Mercer | 11/19/2012
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