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Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students (apnews.com)

submitted 1 day ago by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/usnews@beehaw.org

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“It revolves around safety, security, and, I think, common sense. It protects our children and grandchildren in private spaces where they are most vulnerable,” said Republican Ohio state Sen. Jerry Cirino, the bill’s sponsor.

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[–] ShellMonkey@lemmy.socdojo.com 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If I'm not too far gone in understanding the attitudes of kids, chances are that most of them would simply ignore this kind of bullshit and let their peers use whatever room they like. It'll put on a show for the slobbering masses that fret over it and nothing more.

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 7 points 1 day ago

Historically, that's always been the case.

Who the fuck has time to check the genitals of everyone entering a bathroom?

These bills do nothing other than alienate a vulnerable group. Purely hate driven.