{"id":2136127,"date":"2023-12-29T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-slam-ohio-gov-mike-dewine-over-transgender-bill-veto\/"},"modified":"2023-12-29T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:09:12","slug":"conservatives-slam-ohio-gov-mike-dewine-over-transgender-bill-veto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-slam-ohio-gov-mike-dewine-over-transgender-bill-veto\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservatives criticize Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for vetoing transgender bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconservatives-slam-ohio-gov-mike-dewine-over-transgender-bill-veto%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2136127&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Conservative Backlash Over Ohio Governor&#8217;s Veto\u2062 of Transgender Treatment Ban<\/h2>\n<p>Ohio Governor\u2063 Mike DeWine&#8217;s decision to veto the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act,\u200b which aimed\u200b to prohibit transgender treatments for minors, has sparked outrage among conservative politicians and activist groups.<\/p>\n<p>DeWine defended his veto, stating that the \u200cdecision to pursue gender transition medicine for minors should involve parents and a team of healthcare providers, including mental health practitioners.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans Call for Override<\/h3>\n<p>Despite DeWine&#8217;s veto, fellow Republicans are urging the state legislature to override it and pass \u2064the legislation. The bill not only aimed\u200c to ban transgender \u200dtreatments\u2063 but also \u200bsought\u2063 to prevent biological males from competing in women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n<p>Ohio Senator J.D. Vance expressed his disappointment with \u200dDeWine&#8217;s reliance on parental rights,\u2062 arguing that it does not justify invasive medical procedures. Vance also criticized the pressure\u2063 from interest groups and pharmaceutical\u2064 companies to\u200b approve irreversible procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Ohio \u200bSecretary of State Frank LaRose, who is running for Ohio&#8217;s open Senate seat in 2024, called on the\u200c state \u200clegislature to &#8220;do the right thing&#8221; and override\u2062 the veto. LaRose emphasized the importance of protecting safety, fair competition for female athletes, and children\u2062 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/60-minutes-runs-explosive-segment-featuring-young-transgender-individuals-who-decided-to-reverse-course\/\" title=\"60 Minutes Runs Explosive Segment Featuring Young Transgender Individuals Who Decided To Reverse Course\">life-altering medical procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>DeWine&#8217;s Veto Draws Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>DeWine&#8217;s veto sets him apart from other Republican governors who have supported legislation limiting transgender procedures for minors. Conservative groups and spokespeople have condemned \u2064his \u2063decision, \u200dlabeling it a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin \u200dRoberts, president of grassroots \u200corganization Heritage Action, called\u2064 DeWine&#8217;s capitulation to gender ideology &#8220;outrageous and unacceptable.&#8221; Roberts emphasized the duty to protect\u2062 children and female athletes\u2062 from irreversible physical and psychological \u200dharm.<\/p>\n<p>Detransitioner activist Chloe Cole, who experienced gender dysphoria as a child, criticized DeWine&#8217;s veto and claimed it would \u2062mark the end of \u200chis political career. Cole accused DeWine of being influenced by the powerful medical lobby in \u2064Ohio.<\/p>\n<h3>Planned Parenthood Responds<\/h3>\n<p>Planned \u200cParenthood of Greater Ohio, a critic of\u2064 the legislation, released a \u200cstatement indirectly referencing\u200b the veto. The organization emphasized the\u2062 importance of individuals living as their authentic selves without explicitly mentioning the \u2062bill or DeWine.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, DeWine&#8217;s\u200c veto has ignited a fierce debate, with conservatives arguing for the protection of children and female athletes, while critics claim it disregards the rights of transgender individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington \u200cExaminer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by\u200c conservative activists regarding transgender\u2064 treatments for minors?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bEd \u200chis disappointment in DeWine&#8217;s decision, stating, &#8220;This is not a complicated issue. \u2064Biological reality should not be up for debate. We need to protect our young children from making irreversible decisions that could have serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-term consequences<\/a>. I urge my colleagues in the legislature to \u2062stand up for\u200d what is right and override this veto.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Ohio Representative Jena Powell called the veto a &#8220;slap in the face to the conservative values and principles that our state holds\u2064 dear,&#8221; and emphasized the need to prioritize\u200d the well-being and\u2062 protection of minors.<\/p>\n<h3>Conservative Activists Denounce Veto<\/h3>\n<p>Activist groups such\u2062 as Citizens for Community Values and the Family Research Council have been vocal in their criticism of DeWine&#8217;s veto. They argue that allowing transgender \u200ctreatments for minors\u2062 could lead to irreversible physical and psychological harm.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, these groups are\u200d concerned that the veto disregards the rights and beliefs of parents who may oppose such treatments on religious or moral grounds. They argue that parents should have the final say in medical decisions for their children.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal and Medical Perspectives<\/h3>\n<p>Legal and medical experts have weighed in \u200bon both sides of the issue. Supporters of the legislation argue that minors are not \u2063capable of \u200cfully understanding the long-term implications of gender transition and should therefore not be allowed to undergo such treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the legislation, on the other hand, emphasize the importance\u2063 of allowing transgender minors access to necessary medical care. They argue that denying them treatments could \u2064increase their risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a> and suicide.<\/p>\n<p>Medical professionals, including the American\u2064 Academy of Pediatrics, recommend an\u200c individualized approach to transgender healthcare \u2063for minors, which involves a multidisciplinary team of\u200d healthcare\u200d providers, including mental health practitioners. They argue that decisions regarding gender transition should\u2063 be \u2063based on a thorough evaluation of\u2062 the child&#8217;s well-being and input from their parents.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>With the Ohio state\u2064 legislature having the power to \u2063override DeWine&#8217;s veto,\u200b the controversy surrounding the Save\u2063 Adolescents from Experimentation Act \u200ccontinues. Advocates on both sides of the issue are actively working to sway lawmakers and \u200cgarner support for their \u2064position.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, the debate\u200d over transgender treatments for minors is likely\u2062 to persist. As more \u2063states grapple with legislation addressing this issue, it remains to be seen how the balance between personal\u2062 autonomy,\u2063 parental rights, and the \u200bwell-being of\u2064 transgender minors will be struck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conservative politicians and activists criticize Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine&#8217;s veto of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act. The Act aimed to ban transgender treatments for minors. 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