Anthony Furey: The Unreasonable Reaction to Danielle Smith’s Reasonable Proposal

Published on February 4, 2024

Commentary The extreme vilification of anyone who has concerns with gender transition as it relates to children is a very bizarre phenomenon. The people engaging in the vilification are totally disconnected from reality. The latest round of this panic began when Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions on gender reassignment surgeries and related procedures for minors. These include a ban on such surgeries for those under 18 years of age and also prohibits the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youth 15 and under. The premier also announced that for children 15 and under to adopt a new name or be known as a different identity at school, parental consent will be required. For those aged 16 and 17, parental notification but not consent will be required....