A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.
In a 2-1 opinion, the court said the law illegally restricts speech that reflects the moral beliefs of therapists. It set aside a lower court’s ruling and granted a preliminary injunction sought by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties.
“The Michigan law discriminates based on viewpoint — meaning the law permits speech on a particular topic only if the speech expresses a viewpoint that the government itself approves,” Judge Raymond Kethledge wrote, joined by Judge Joan Larsen.
There’s zero scientific or empirical evidence that conversion therapy is safe and effective, but there is definite evidence of the opposite. That’s why it’s banned. Is attaching leeches to people still allowed on free speech grounds?
So, uh conversion therapy falls under free speech … but if someone claims to feel at home with lgbtq is not free speech?
I think some red states might actually benefit from therapists that specialize in helping people feel comfortable with their sexuality.
Oh fuck off
So conversion therapy for straight kids will also be allowed right.
Bribing politicians? Also free speech!
Yeeeahh . . . That’s the ticket!
Calling it conversion “therapy” is validating it. Call it for what it is - torturing and often murdering gay kids.
