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Viviane Morrigan's avatar

Thanks, Bernard, for your in-depth report of Justice Strum’s reasoning and findings. He has demonstrated deep understanding of the complex issues and compassion for the boy and care for his current and future health. His voice of reason cuts through the inappropriate rights based model applied to a minor, the vested interests of health professionals intent on their narrow self interest and the mother who has been distressed unnecessarily by activists and professionals alike.

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Eriko's avatar

This gives me such hope! Thank you, Bernard! Thank you, Justice Strum! As a parent who failed to persuade her local MP not to vote for the conversion practices ban in my state, I am in shock. Especially after the judge in Tickle v. Giggle ruled that "sex is changeable", I got the impression most of our judiciary were completely captured by the trans lobby. Let's hope this ruling is not later overturned and Devin has the chance to grow into, love and accept his male body.

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Beth's avatar

Yay, some good news at last!

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Ollie Parks's avatar

I am going to file this excellent detailed summary of the judge's opinion in a place where it is easy to find when I need to counter arguments by credulous trans allies.

I hope this is indicative of what will happen to trans advocates' disingenuous and misleading lies and half truths when they are subjected to scrutiny in a forum where trans advocates and allies do not have their thumb on the scale.

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Petula's avatar

You can save articles here on Substack - I'll certainly be doing it witht thus one!

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Kyle Reese's avatar

ok me too. i didnt know that.

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Elizabeth's avatar

Wonderful.

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Vincent Keane's avatar

“Gender identity is internal and immutable, and not open to external influence”

Justice Strum, collaborating with a wise parent, has demonstrated that wisdom and authority can respond appropriately to such nonsense.

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Petula's avatar

Go Justice Strum! I'm a bit in love with you right now!

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