I read the section two definition of “chemical and surgical mutilation” and it mentions altering sex organs to remove their biological functions. One of the biological functions of a penis is to produce sperm. So could this mean no more federal coverage for vasectomies as well as stuff like tubal litigation or hysterectomies? And yes, I know that people under 19 don’t usually get permanent sterilization procedures anyways, but I still wonder about this interpretation.
The phrase “chemical and surgical mutilation” means the use of puberty blockers, including GnRH agonists and other interventions, to delay the onset or progression of normally timed puberty in an individual who does not identify as his or her sex; the use of sex hormones, such as androgen blockers, estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, to align an individual’s physical appearance with an identity that differs from his or her sex; and surgical procedures that attempt to transform an individual’s physical appearance to align with an identity that differs from his or her sex or that attempt to alter or remove an individual’s sexual organs to minimize or destroy their natural biological functions. This phrase sometimes is referred to as “gender affirming care.”
if you can join the military at 18…
Yeah but America already considers you a kid until what, 21? They’re a bit behind the times.
my issue isnt with the 21 or the 19
Well it should be.
18 is still a kid, all that shit should be at like 25
18 is legally an adult in my country. I’d say anyone over 14-16 is no longer a kid but a young adult.
plenty of studies showing even 18 year olds are fucking dumb still
So are plenty of 28, 38, 48, 58, 68, etc year olds.
Being dumb is related to education and culture. Not age.
no i mean scientifically brain development continues past 18 and physical immaturity continues to around 25ish, 18 is way to damn young for some things still
that isn’t just culture
The US age of majority is 18.