Amy Hamm: The public’s response — mildly put — has been absolutely hysterical. Edmonton NDP MP Heather McPherson, for instance, released a video accusing Smith of passing “hateful, hateful legislation” that “attacks trans kids,” “takes away human rights” and is “so dangerous.” She also accused Smith of using transgender-identifying youth to “rouse up the far right.”
This is nonsense. Tell us, Ms. McPherson, what is “dangerous” about preventing underage teen girls from receiving double mastectomies and injecting themselves with testosterone. Tell us what is dangerous about preventing confused and distressed children from being prescribed the same medication used to chemically castrate sex offenders…