Father of Trans Son Arrested for Slamming Anti-Trans Bill

‘There are more genders than you are aware of. You do not know the mind of God’ - This dad was arrested while speaking out against an anti-trans bill in Arkansas in defense of his transgender son.
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[@IAmSuzyQ]

For a party that claims to be all about "freedom", the GOP sure does enjoy telling everyone who and what they're allowed to be, and what they are allowed to do with their bodies and lives. I'd say they're a bit on the hypocritical side...

[@michaelweiske702]

Hypocrisy is the Republican platform.

[@mikeappleget482]

@@michaelweiske702 Yep. Blatant hypocrisy is baked into the conservative cake.

[@joshdavis416]

Its because they mean _their_ freedom to enforce the religious laws that they themselves don't even follow. They want cult-like devotion, that's all.

[@a_diamond]

@@joshdavis416 *their xD you're right otherwise though ;)

[@RAINYDAYS00505]

Yes...they...do!

[@bettypospisil8106]

40 minutes in support of and only 2 minutes for rebuttals? That is disgusting.

[@ScaredDeer7571]

This was just a big fat show to show their willingness for open discussions when in actuality there never was one.

[@reachandler3655]

There were 4 that spoke in support, for a total of 40 minutes. There were 16 who wanted to speak against, so it was decided they should speak for 2 minutes each so the total time was the same. Yeah, someone needs maths lessons, that's 32 not 40.

[@cupguin]

@@reachandler3655 yup 32 = 40. Everyone knows that.

[@MrLurkProduction]

@@reachandler3655 you expect far, far, to much for americans.

[@Steelers2841]

You Got that Right

[@coribug42]

OMG I could hear the frustration in Rep. Allen's voice when he tried defending what was basic common sense. He knew he was alone on that board. He still spoke up.

[@skippi99r32]

i get arresting him was wrong but his time was up and he kept talking, so a removal is the most they shouldve done

[@elliefuller3667]

@@skippi99r32 Regardless, this is a very important and passionate topic. I think a lot of people forget that situations like this effect real people trying to live their lives. To give someone two minutes to defend the rights of innocent people who just want to live in peace like the rest of us is absolutely ridiculous. It shows that the organizers for this trial had no empathy or remorse for the people they are going to impact.

[@meghnac78]

@@skippi99r32 Shouldn't he at least have been given equal time as those defending the bill? And arresting someone for going over time limit is going a bit too far, isn't it.? Whatever happened to the right to free speech?

[@skippi99r32]

@@meghnac78 from what I saw from another comment, its 40 mins total for their side and that comes out to 2 mins per person which is what they gave him

[@thatpotato2129]

This is a real hero not the one we wanted but the one we deserved- the dark knight 2008 Jim Gordon

[@RoyGibson]

He got arrested for talking over his allocated time? The US police would love any UK council meeting. Props to the guy who called out the 2 min vs 45 min injustice within the meeting.

[@lindsey5659]

Doesn't that violate his rights for freedom of speech ...? Like wtf

[@RoyGibson]

@@lindsey5659 I guess they would argue he had a time limited freedom. It seems a rather heavy handed use of police officers and a jail cell.

[@victorpradha9946]

They gave the people speaking FOR the bill 4 minutes each, and those speaking against 2 minutes each.

[@nothanks5220]

If they did this at UK council meetings I guarantee it would end in a melee 🤣 On the town council I used to sit on it was like Armageddon 🤣🤣

[@danpierce1120]

@Joe Jones because 2nd amendment activists have bastardized that part of the constitution. The 2nd amendment applies to militias not all Americans. Have you read the amendment?

[@formoftherapy]

Why aren’t politicians who publicly state religious beliefs as motivation for a Bill not kicked from office?

[@TaradaPryoNINJA]

Because politicians conveniently forget the part in the constitution where it mentions the separation of church and state.

[@strive4252]

Because the constitution was made for a “religious people” according to John Adams. We declared our freedom due to the liberties endowed on us by our Creator and to this day we pay with money that says in “God we trust” which is the motto of America. America is a religious nation and without religion it loses its identity.

[@strive4252]

@@TaradaPryoNINJA Separation of Church and State does not mean the separation of religious values from State. It simply means that religious leaders and State leaders are not the same people and that the State is not to interfere with Church affairs. Religious values are what founded America and should continue to be at the core of American values.

[@joehall5921]

Because we live in America and people have rights

[@joehall5921]

@@TaradaPryoNINJA you have no idea what you're talkin about. There is absolutely nothing in the Constitution that says anything about separation of church and state. That is a falsehood created by liberals. Not in the Constitution at all

[@lairddougal3833]

I have come to despise those that wear Christianity on their sleeves, yet have no Christianity in their hearts.

[@Jagiru223]

The feel good facade, if only turn the other cheek and love thy neighbor held true meaning to these people.

[@rynara1234]

Thats called hypocrite

[@xaero76]

"I have come to despise those that wear Christianity on their sleeves, yet have no Christianity in their hearts." It has been going on for Thousands of years.....

[@dragondancer1814]

They are not true Christians-they are CHINOs (CHristians In Name Only). They use Jesus and their God as excuses for being close-minded, bigoted rectal sphincters and then have the gall to wonder why people are leaving that religion in droves!

[@AnnaJo2000]

I am Greek Orthodox and it is a strict religion. When a women who came out of the closet asked her priest if what she did was sinful, the priest said: "There is nothing wrong with a human being loving another human being." Not all religious people are like these yahoo's. These people are nuts. 😕

[@SocialistChicken]

It’s a serious subject matter, but I still can’t get over the fact the chair of this Anti-Trans committee’s name is Mr. Ladyman. That’s something special.

[@kawaiilette2462]

🤣 I didn't catch that! he's just butt hurt cuz he got made fun of as a kid I bet

[@johndemeritt3460]

It's too bad you couldn't capture "The Church Lady's" inflection of "special" in your post -- THAT would have been glorious!

[@Borderose]

God is a comedian.

[@michaelduren6091]

Patrick the great: Thank you ASSMAN.

[@jypsywith_a_jae7575]

The party of irony never fails lol

[@robertaylor9218]

The fact that he was removed after refusing to leave is one thing, the fact that he was jailed is absurd. Half of congress would be behind bars if this standard were fairly applied.

[@elidyson256]

That's nothing new. That transgender daddy should know better that all citizen are equal. He thinks he's special because his kid is a gender dysphoria

[@robertaylor9218]

@@elidyson256 this clip showed they are clearly not treated equal. They were given less chance to talk. And again, while witnesses do routinely get escorted from their seats when they don’t get up, they don’t get arrested.

[@elidyson256]

@@robertaylor9218 less or more. All citizen have 2 minute.

[@robertaylor9218]

@@elidyson256 nope, those speaking in support had significantly more. As individuals they had about 5x the time, and as a group they were about 50% over those in opposition. Watch it again. In favor: 4 speakers, 45 minutes. Opposed: 16 speakers, 2 minutes each.

[@EclipseHighroller]

@@elidyson256 The WHO (you know the group that decides whether something is a disease or not) determined the transgenderism is NOT gender dysphoria almost half a decade ago. So go do research before admitting to being a transphobe

[@Mrb1ackdyn0mite]

" I gave you two whole entire minutes to explain why we shouldn't change your son's life forever, why are you upset"

[@ScaredDeer7571]

"The people in favor of the bill talked 40 min so we're just out of time. Sorry not sorry"

[@sentaukrai]

These "representatives" aka fearmongers deserve whatever cruelty befalls upon them. Do unto others right? They preach and support cruelty of the oppressed. So therefore they should not be surprised, nor complain when it is redirected back at them, in whatever form.

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

Forever or under 18?

[@erierierierierie]

@@Comments_From_All_Channels it is forever.

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

@@erierierierierie did they let them get hormones when they turn legal age?

[@avtuvy]

Chris Attig aka the Father is an attorney in Little Rock Arkansas and leading advocates for veterans, I hope that he takes the case to the supreme court. I encourage everybody to read his biography.

[@teresamessenger5399]

Yes...wonderful!! And I'm just a sheep...but HIS sheep hear HIS voice. HIS voice says this man is mighty, and God has given him a mighty purpose.

[@boutiquebabe]

What was he arrested for? Bc his 2 minute time limit was up????

[@katherinemorgan841]

@@boutiquebabe yep, imagine that. I'd say it would've been fair if the supporters also only had 2 minutes each but they were going to pass the bill regardless so they didn't care about the opposition testimony enough to give them the same time

[@neevmangal3085]

What’s the name of the biography?

[@jeffhappens1]

What biography? On GoodReads and Amazon, he writes about VA claims.

[@Matthew_Murray]

This father knew nothing he said would change the mind of the legislator, he went just to tell kids watching that they are loved and this law will not stand. Absolute respect.

[@Ghostface-j1l]

Sucks they didn't change their mind. They still made it law

[@justisiempre4105]

@@Ghostface-j1l It's despicable and intentionally diversionary and divisive. The repugs are using these tactics to rally support against an America that is transforming. They are terrified about the USA's changing demographics and the loss of power. If their constituents are distracted by the homophobic red herrings perhaps they won't see the rise of white supremacy and the stagnation of their local repug led governments. Perhaps they won't see how detrimental and suppressive the voting rights laws are; or the laws they're hurrying through to avoid police reform. Perhaps, think the Repugs if we distract them we will keep the stars and bars flying (rhetorically speaking!) and hold our power.

[@user-uj4xd3up2f]

W

[@lori8095]

@Devin Barclay Science says we can. Go back to the 1950s grandpa. We don't want you here.

[@hellovicki6779]

@Devin Barclay What is wrong with you to not feel effected by this? Seriously please respond because I have a question 'Why does it matter to you what someone else does regarding their own, personal gender identity? It does not bother me (beyond the discrimination they unfairly face) so I cannot understand why a loud minority are so triggered by this, so why?' If anyone can explain please do as well.

[@hlnjhr2foine]

The office yelling "relax!" at the end and Attig responding "I'm relaxed as I can be." That's a common tactic when arresting people that cops aren't sure there's a legitimate reason for which to arrest them or charge them with a crime. He was likely trying to establish that Attig was "resisting arrest" which is a chargeable offense even when the initial arrest was not legitimate.

[@littilwood]

I am pretty sure that, unless there was just cause for the initial arrest, resisting charges aren't likely to apply, particularly if there was no violence involved (violence, in and of itself, is an arrestable offense. Resisting arrest isn't an arrestable offense, as one would already have to be under arrest to resist an arrest).

[@hlnjhr2foine]

@@littilwood You'd be surprised. It's a standalone charge in many states and that an officer technically lacked the legal authority to make the arrest in the first place is not a defense to the charge of resisting arrest. In that way, even when the first charge doesn't stick, the resisting arrest charge still can. I worked in the criminal justice system and it's well known in that world that cops basically yell things like "stop resisting!" (especially since the advent of police body cams) as a form of insurance to legitimize excessive force or to make sure there's a charge that sticks. Of course it doesn't happen or work every time and of course many times, suspects arguably resisted arrest. And it's not overwhelmingly common that in the end, that's the only conviction. But there are also a lot of witness and surveillance camera footage these days showing instances of cops yelling things like "relax!" and "stop resisting!" to people who are apparently not resisting or even lying limp on the ground. Another common tactic is including the language in the police report that a suspects arms went "stiff" during cuffing. I've seen those words in so many police reports for arrests where the suspect apparently submitted peacefully and there was no other struggle detailed - and that's often presented as evidence of resisting arresting. Prosecutors love adding that charge and the police often make it easy for them to do so. Btw, I'm not condemning all cops or calling for defunding. But I think people should be aware that this happens. If anyone ever finds themselves being arrested, and the officer arresting you says something to imply that he thinks you're resisting, say something back to make it clear that you're not.

[@curiousorigins]

favorite.puppet Thank you for stating the facts and sharing the logic behind it. Cops often will raise their voice like this to ensure that witnesses to the event will hear them clearly. Doing the same as a citizen is a worthwhile tactic to ensure that you’re heard by witnesses as well.

[@ThaTruFily]

Sounds just like: "Look what you made me do to you!"

[@sassyviking6003]

@@hlnjhr2foine you should be calling for defunding. The cops do serve a role, a VERY limited role, but within that narrow scope a legitimate role in society. The current institution however is beyond saving. It must be burned to the ground (figuratively) so something appropriate can be erected in its place. Something without trafic cops armed and trained to kill, something without warrior training, something with police unions using organize crime tactics run protection rackets on cities. And in the meantime all that money wasted on hiring tens of thousands of white supremacits and then arming those white supremacists with military gear that law enforcement will never need can go to finding things like social workers and EMTs that actually make us safer and reduce crime.

[@D-potGaming]

This is why ''The land of the free'' is not that free, when people start making these types of bills. AND ARRESTING AN INNOCENT MAN!? I stand by this man's side and go against this bill even though I don't live in the US.

[@Darksnake87]

Good thing it won't pass

[@angelmedina2762]

@@Darksnake87 you done lose your mind things like this have been passing left in right in local governments.

[@deborahb6294]

We need to be careful and vote democrats into office!

[@vaevictis6990]

US is a theocratic republic like Iran, not a real democracy like the rest of the 1st world

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

Today is hormone treatment but tomorrow it's everything else. Stand up for your rights

[@Evanmnm]

2:54 “relax” How do you take away the rights of a fathers child, and arrest him for standing up to it then proceed to tell him to relax. I’m heartbroken.

[@dynamicworlds1]

The same way we justify seperating children from their families at the border: rank bigotry.

[@Evanmnm]

@@dynamicworlds1 what

[@dynamicworlds1]

@@Evanmnm you asked "how" I answered. (By "we" I meant "our country" if that was the point that was unclear for you)

[@Evanmnm]

@@dynamicworlds1 oh, it was meant to be a rhetorical question.

[@dayvas_992]

And all he said before then was "you are loved". No anger, no violence.

[@YoonHan35]

He's extremely well spoken. They're afraid of the truth within his words.

[@NinjaThatLongboards]

Hes a lawyer who advocates for veterans

[@nevaeh9125]

"The people who approved of the Anti-Trans Bill have been real quiet since his speech dropped"

[@theanimegamer366]

They’re not afraid, they just don’t care to listen or think. They don’t like the ability to think because they don’t want to feel like they’re wrong. Basically like an abusive parent to tells their child “I’m right, you’re wrong, end of story.”To them, the supporters words are nothing more than filler to make them feel like they got time to speak or something to say. But seeing as how those who opposed it got more than 10x the amount to speak, it shows they don’t care.

[@pandorasboxofcatvideos5892]

@JauDonna Daniels Wrong. Ethos, Logos, Pathos. All three are necessary to work. Without one, they all fail. He shows he is reliable, as the father of a transgender youth. He appeals to emotion and logic, using logical thought about religion, which has emotional connection. The argument was well crafted.

[@SephonDK]

Note how he had pages of arguments that he was forced to skip due to this insane quelling of speech.

[@letsomethingshine]

"It's only fair. Since only 4 people wanted to speak for this horrid bill, and 16 people wanted to speak against it, then each 4 should get 4x the time to speak as each 16." What a Cancel Culture way to have pretend equality for a bill that is obviously not equal in terms of its supporters versus it's detractors.

[@axldave9940]

@@letsomethingshine Lol, love it when those in favour of cancel culture get a taste of it 😉

[@Berandor2]

@@darius6989 yes because voting is so simple. It’s not like the deck gets stacked in every possible way against change, by district borders, voting restrictions and so on.

[@ft4903]

@@darius6989 Unfortunately that's not how this works, a legislature cannot just arbitrarily remove rights from individuals

[@xray5984]

@@axldave9940 strawman, hasty generalization, two wrongs make a right.

[@KKISCRAZYFUL]

Separation of Church and State! He was an example of what a great dad looks like.

[@rowstone3019]

I support this father and all trans people. I'm tired of people of hate dragging out nation down.

[@geoffreybotha1994]

Hmmmm ever asked yourself the question, why they were assigned that particular gender at birth. Because God saw fit and the earth too. Mess with nature and........

[@Slacker28]

Yeah Dad that supports chemically castrating and altering his child because of identity politics.

[@Slacker28]

@@rowstone3019 I'm sick of people who think they know better for their children and want to permanently alter their bodies just for the sake of identity politics

[@pravihrvat699]

Would you like to know the physiological differences in a true transgender individual as well as the structural differences in the brain? As a nursing major, I would be happy to discuss the effects of gender dysphoria can leave a child with c-PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, attachment anxiety, and even avoidant personality disorder. I’m conducting my master’s thesis on this topic, and would be more than willing to source anything for you.

[@HashknightGaming]

Not Transgender but I wish he was my dad he is not only a great father but a great human being. ❤

[@Ron-gr5sy]

He isn't great at all. He accepts his son no matter what and thats what parents do . But he is wrong as two left shoes on this issue.

[@stryker5055]

He may very well love his son, but he is misguided in defending unethical medical practice.

[@HashknightGaming]

@@stryker5055 Their body their choice.

[@stryker5055]

@@HashknightGaming Would you say that to a suicidal person? What about someone who cuts? "Their body their choice." Is an utterly nihilistic and apathetic position to take.

[@HashknightGaming]

@@stryker5055 If someone want to die I am no a monster so I will not prolong their suffering.

[@darkangelgirl3318]

Notice how they only said how much time he had left after he poked at their religion.

[@Comments_From_All_Channels]

They omitted the Bible too. Even if your reading King James Version in 325 A.D. the clergy decided which books stayed in the Bible they omitted 50 books from the Bible. Obviously the clergy read something they didn't like. Omitting 50 books is no accident

[@whysocurious7366]

You mean the religion they pretend to believe in but only whenever it’s convient

[@je-freenorman7787]

Government is a religion you fool. They use religious symbols on all their uniforms, buildings and vehicles. They have Ministers and they call Judges, your Worship. Its all a scam. Its all a DECEPTION. Religion is the bane of human existence. Its a LIE. Religion is a negative word.

[@je-freenorman7787]

Trans Gender is also RELIGION. A hermaphrodite is a mix between 2 Aryan Deities. Hermes and Aphrodite. Shiva, the Destroyer, was a Hermaphrodite, so was Balphomet. NONE of it is real. There is NO such thing as a 3rd Gender

[@j.kaimori3848]

@@je-freenorman7787 wtf bro? Intersex is a chromosome issue, transgender is likely a hormonal or physiological issue too. Do you actually believe in ancient gods?

[@dhidhi1000]

“He was arrested for disorderly conduct” Oh yes, he was arrested by the ultimate excuse to arrest someone when they do nothing wrong

[@Bottleofwater-n5y]

Legality and ethics are two different things sadly

[@J.F.R]

He did something wrong alright

[@annemarietobias]

@@Bottleofwater-n5y This was neither and it was obscene.

[@annemarietobias]

@@J.F.R Yeah, speak truth to power and call out a bunch of religious bigot, he's lucky they didn't lynch him.

[@dwightmagnuson4298]

There were thousands arrested during the country's civil rights protests for "disorderly conduct". Where were the rest of the citizens?

[@ruzes-sezur]

Two minutes to express opposition of the bill vs. forty minutes to speak in favor of the bill. No words are necessary for this clear injustice. Stay strong my trans and enby siblings. You are loved and deserve to be true to yourself just as any other.

[@Zeno_Perceus]

Enby?

[@theflamedynamo1168]

@@Zeno_Perceus Nonbinary people is what enby means

[@Zeno_Perceus]

@@theflamedynamo1168 i see.

[@amberharmsen2497]

@@Zeno_Perceus non binary

[@amberharmsen2497]

Thank you for standing with me

[@alexanderkazantzis8019]

This is a man trying to defend his child’s right in his own state, this should be Praised!

[@chriszegrea4146]

I think no

[@cornblaster7003]

@@chriszegrea4146 how come?

[@wellyesbutactuallyno1895]

@@cornblaster7003 they have the word Republican in their name thats explanation enough

[@chriszegrea4146]

@@wellyesbutactuallyno1895 wow your rude

[@alunavira2724]

@@chriszegrea4146 Says the one objecting to the fact that this man should be praised for defending his own child, and other children like them.

[@arnavgurugharana1567]

If they had just escorted him out of the building, that would be understandable, but this is a man who just sat calmly and they couldn't bother to wait two more minutes to hear him talk. He is a good man and maybe nice guys finish last but at least they finish right.

[@tiffanyholman4028]

Right! F@cking arrested and charged? Disgusting.

[@luna-p]

Agreed

[@thomasanderson3723]

A nice guy? Whats so nice about allowing your child to be confused about their biology? This guy needs some prison time to reflect on what it means to be a father.

[@romem1952]

@@thomasanderson3723 Pick up an advanced biology book then.

[@mackenzieclark5763]

Preach

[@kevinjenkins6986]

I love how our government cites secularism and freedom of religion, then makes policy based on Christian beliefs. Almost as hypocritical as declaring “all men are created equal” while owning slaves

[@Rainebowes]

Its not even based on christian beliefs. Its based on cruelty for the sake of maintaining power.

[@ThaTruFily]

On point. This comment section has progressive written all over it 😎

[@Julian0101]

@@ThaTruFily So you corelate hipocresy with conservatism... Interesting.

[@Thotacus]

I don’t think they were hypocritical for owning slaves, it wasn’t right but for sure not hypocritical. They didn’t count africans to be people to they weren’t, as to why there was something like the jim crow law that counted them as 3/5ths.

[@chetwalker9193]

The government also cites things based on their non-Christian beliefs. That's irrelevant. What's important is whether the policies are actually good, not whether the people making the policies are.

[@hegyak]

Man Spitting Straight Facts.

[@hughjnus4256]

Ehh he was doing good at the beginning until he started talking about genders and god

[@luigithewall2224]

@@hughjnus4256 he was just using their weapons against themselves

[@take1835]

@@luigithewall2224 Facts

[@RJM56]

@@hughjnus4256 so what. Even if you know (You don't) He's exercising his 1A rights.

[@randominternetuser2888]

@@RJM56 they hate the 1st being used against them

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Love this guy. So happy he REALLY stood up for his trans child! I'm also really happy for his son that he will see how his Dad stood up for him! That's real love there! ❤️ Disgusting what the GOP does though - they seem to pick and choose what constitutes "freedom".

[@apep7188]

"There are more than two genders." Exactly how many are there then? Biology clearly shows there are only two. Male and female. How many do democrats believe there are? 5? 15? 250? What are the names of those genders? What chromosomes identify those genders?

[@loudaddy2001]

@@apep7188 oh, I see. Just checked out your channel & I see you're getting your education from Tucker Carlson. 🙄✌🏻

[@ashgreen3574]

Yes a parent allowing child to transition in a way that can never be fully reversed is def standing up for them. We all know kids never change their minds about anything and no one has ever regret having their body parts chopped off. Oh wait....

[@apep7188]

@@loudaddy2001 I'm not even subscribed to FOX. Nice try though. I see you can't answer the question I'm asking so instead you're trying to discredit the messenger. Typical of a fascist in the making to resort to ad hominem.

[@cdubbau135]

@@apep7188 I used to think like you, but then I realized that in order to grow, one must expand their mind. There are quite a lot of genders out there. Even without getting into the very long list of gender identifiers, there's still male, female, intersex, and hermaphrodites. I would say do the research but some people are content to believe what they believe. I hope you have good day.

[@mikey20is]

When you love your child, the hero comes out in every parent. Shame on those that choose to hate.

[@PhoenixtheII]

Skip every parent, those that believe, god asks to be loved first it's in the commandments that think of himself first, before others.

[@leasha53]

What's the bill about?

[@ILHBM026]

@@leasha53 basically its taking trans kids right to health care i believe

[@DTIVO16]

Where was that love before they had allowed their child to change their gender? Wasnt much love then was it?

[@PugFaceMillionaire]

Heroes fight to get experimental drugs pumped into their children? Must be new🤷

[@callmesimba]

That Senator at the end trying to vouch for more time was GOAT as well.

[@sakura9959]

Fr

[@hollengrhen1]

What?

[@EliEli-vf4yy]

@@hollengrhen1 GOAT = Greatest Of All Time

[@CymonTempler]

“I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires” ~ Susan B. Anthony

[@metalvideos1961]

thats what you get if 75% of americans are religious. your whole country will be based on a fairy tale. and nobody seems to care about that. 75% of americans are brainwashed. they dont know right from wrong

[@Cosmeticjunkee]

Unbelievable people still believe in God with all the information available in this day about how man created him! Why doesn’t he reveal himself and stop all this “injustice “ if he exist?🙄

[@metalvideos1961]

@@Cosmeticjunkee exactly my point. they also get kids and brainwash their kids in thinking that the bible is the right way. why is that ok? why is it ok to force your kid to believe in fairy tales like god. but when you want to race them lets say a racist because he comes from white supremacist family. in my eyes both is completely wrong. both are just stupid believes that they are forced to to live by. yet religion is around the world still a huge part of our living. and i dont know why. Islam is rising up in europe where i live. and i am forced to hear about it. mosques are being build. they have special days that we all of a sudden have to care about. and so forth. i am sick of religion its 2021 grow up already. and if you say something about it you are in the wrong. yet they force their BS down our throat.

[@je-freenorman7787]

This actually makes sense. There is no such thing as a deity and there is no such thing as a 3rd Gender. Its all religious brain washing. Very DARK too

[@je-freenorman7787]

There is also no Pandemic. No climate crisis either. Its all religion

[@georgina-a]

This is what true humanity looks like in the face of injustice.

[@r-platt]

@Paul Swift Or 0.1% of his intelligence!

[@daddada2984]

Where is injustice there? He need to respect the rules of that chamber.

[@AndrastesHairyEyeball]

@@daddada2984 What rules? That accepters of denying human rights get 40-45 minutes but fighters for human rights only get 2? Americans don't get to talk about rules when they don't seem to live by any.

[@viella90]

@@daddada2984 during WWII it was illegal to hide Jews to protect them, do you think people that did that and got arrested were justifiably arrested because they broke the rules? Rules aren't always right and you full well know that but because you have no other argument to stand on you desperately clutch to your precious rules.

[@daddada2984]

@@AndrastesHairyEyeball are they agree with the 2 mins. And then you what to change it? Follow the rules of society, nature, God. He doesn't know that real love is, if you child what to play with fire would you allow it? It your child what to cut his fingers would you allow it?

[@lavenderlavandula3027]

I'm not lying, I actually cried. I don't know why, maybe I'm just jealous how his son has an amazing dad like him

[@ILHBM026]

I also cried when I heard what this law(if thats what u call it) was about. Being trans myself and in a republican Mormon state I'm afraid that Bill will transfer its way over to my state..

[@daniel_thebeast6473]

Tf is wrong with u people letting underage children changing their filters even tho they don’t know what their doing just brainwash that it is okay to do that

[@ILHBM026]

@@daniel_thebeast6473 brainwash? Its their own free will to decide what they want to do with THEY'RE body. And I can understand if its a 13 year old, getting bottom surgery or any surgery is against the law im pretty sure. But if doctors themselves prescribe them with puberty blockers or t serum for their trans needs then you have no room to speak. Its their body; they didn't choose to be trans. Also if you didn't want the rest of the video 4 trans kids, KIDS, already tried to take their life because they are being denied the right to pretty much be who they are. That should say something to you.

[@lavenderlavandula3027]

@@daniel_thebeast6473 By what you're saying, that means I was brainwashed to be straight by society too, but nobody made a law against it. Why is that? 🤔

[@justonlyjohn6596]

Dad's personal experiences can be different from his child... *A CHILD is a completely different person.* _(not a reflection of or upon the parent)_ Is that a NEW IDEA for some people? What PLANET are you pretending to live upon, with NO UNDERSTANDING OF THIS ONE.

[@BirdMoose]

The time limit for how long you can speak is instituted once the people who oppose the bill start speaking. An absolute sham.

[@specsa.1426]

To those affected by or living in fear of these bills to the point of su*c*dal thoughts: I know how scary it is, but please don't take your own life. There are so, so many people out there fighting to see you flourish into the beautiful person you were always meant to be, in a body you're comfortable with, with the names and pronouns that suit you best. You deserve better, and I and many others will do what we can to give that to you and the rest of this community

[@wprince]

Why did u censor the word what is bad about it besides ya know 😵

[@cproteus]

@@wprince because YT censors certain words - unless one wants things deleted, it’s better to self-censor.

[@jahd187]

This was beautifully said thank you

[@mason9146]

“You are loved” if you’re trans in Arkansas or anywhere else, remember that. There are people who will fight for you

[@LoekTheKing]

absolutely 💜

[@mothboy420]

thank you 💞 it is SUPER tough to be a trans kid especially during the middle and high school years and even more so when you're denied medical transition.

[@KatieandTyler]

I've been trying to get my trans friend out of SC for years!

[@forgenorman3025]

@Devin Barclay The American Medical Association and American Psychiatric Association have pages on their sites explaining the science behind being trans. The medical and scientific communities have all stated that it's real. It doesn't matter how you feel about it, trans people exist.

[@mothboy420]

@Devin Barclay pfff I'm real Devin

[@kidneythief91]

getting arrested for preaching love, America has sunk to a new low. I no longer stand with my country, I only stand with it’s inhabitants.

[@AshRoseAmb]

The fact that anyone regardless of race, nationality or gender has to still fight to exist peacefully in the 21st century is absurd.

[@northstar7459]

I can’t below people see the u.s as a champion of democracy and freedom

[@kidneythief91]

Gianpiero Fazio Can’t even fathom it at this point. 🤯

[@Pygmyz06]

He was arrested for speaking over his allocated time and refusing to leave, other people have the right to speak also and he decided his message was more important.

[@XTheCrystalBeastGuyX]

​@@Pygmyz06 Freedom of Speech has no allocated time limit.

[@TheLonelyMoon]

you can hear his voice trembling, he really is passionate of what he stands for

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Men’s voices are unfortunately trembling when they speak against it too, *they’re weak right now how precious that they care about something* 😢, is that a good thing for them to be passionate about too?

[@jesterparty6947]

@Say When it's not altering them genetically thou...

[@alessandrocoatti5186]

@Say When lmaoo it's not about being "more comfortable with it", there is a huge difference between those two terms. Do you reay think they're interchangeable?

[@jclausell]

@Say When You were called out for your excessive stupidity and you STILL responded with more stupidity. 🤦

[@je-freenorman7787]

and You

[@chefbanjo8139]

Claiming that four people deserve equal amounts of time to sixteen people (and actually about fifteen minutes longer if the math works out) is the same logic that keeps the electoral college in place long after it’s usefulness has expired.

[@gracieb.3054]

*electoral college.

[@chefbanjo8139]

@@gracieb.3054 My shame knows no bounds.

[@ThunderDog97]

It's usefulness at keeping the minority in power has not expired yet .....but I hope it does soon.

[@gabrielortiz1679]

Beats the purpose of a democratic government meant for "the people"

[@ijlayugan4149]

He's a true man. A real father. He doesnt deserve getting detained like that

[@austin5944]

A role model for sure

[@maxwellpeter5955]

Arrested for speaking up? Really? this is 2021, not the 1960s

[@Hw-xf6gs]

@@maxwellpeter5955 arrested for child abuse, mutilating his own son

[@pink_carnation00]

@@Hw-xf6gs When did that happen? Could you link an article of some sort of evidence?

[@urmom_69]

@@Hw-xf6gs i want you to give a source *proving* he's forcing his kid to be trans.

[@Autism-Creature]

Government: passes the bill Federal courts: TARGET IDENTIFED

[@skie6282]

Wtf.. 2 minutes limit for opposition and 40 for the supporters thats terrible

[@greatninja2590]

There’s actually multiple speakers each one gets 2 min so you can divide 2 to find out the number of speakers for the support. still arrest is a bit too much for not following the rules placed for this argument. On another note kinda shows how media manipulation people at least mention that there was like multiple people that spoke of against the bill before and after him speaking. Or that all participants are given 2 min each to speak.

[@totalhufflepuff203]

@@greatninja2590 there were 16 opposition speakers, each given 2 minutes to speak. This is a total time of 32 minutes. 1 person got 45 minutes to talk as to why they are in favor of the bill. I need you to process this. 16 people got a grand total of 32 minutes. 1 person in the opposite side, got 45 minutes. That is not equality, no matter how much you look at it.

[@nigeljames6017]

@@greatninja2590 My goodness you failed math in kindergarten didn’t you ?

[@flashbazbo694]

There were 4 speaking for the bill, not 1, which is still an average of 10 minutes each, opposed to 2 minutes for the 16 on the against side.

[@nekobakaful]

@@greatninja2590 can you even do math ? You know ? Two plus two is four, minus one that's three quick maths. And that's Big Shaq that said it.

[@coastalpaladin5024]

That is a real father. Gave me chills listening to him support his wonderful child.

[@robin9759]

Well. He did speak highly of his child.

[@balintkotcsei4647]

@Ras Heed Why man. Just why.

[@MBison-vm6gq]

@Ras Heed exactly. People are so bloody soft nowadays... his wonderful child... f out of here man...

[@cculler52]

@Ras Heed really, this is what's going to trigger you?

[@denise331]

First of all TWO MINUTES!! Who can truly express something they are so passionate about?!? I want to hug this father! Thank you for loving your child & supporting others fighting the same battle. You have helped more than you realize. I believe our job as Christians is to love not judge.

[@slavesforging5361]

the way they decided the two minutes is atrocious as well. 'well, the four of us only talked about this wildly important freedom stealing, fascist legislation for 40 minutes, so that means that the thousands that want to speak on this incredibly important fascist and freedom stealing law only get 40 minutes also. ' great way to limit the people's ability to voice concerns. notice they had multiple police on standby? almost as if they knew 2 minutes wasn't going to be enough time, and decided before hand to use it as an excuse, not to simply remove people... but arrest them.

[@TT35109]

Love and patience without discipline and rules will result in children who are entitled and spoiled. It’s important to balance the two for that child to grow up happy and healthy.

[@TT35109]

@Shakira Q. I agree. I am trans myself and I haven’t come out to my Christian parents due to fear of their judgement. Thank you for sharing.

[@TT35109]

@Shakira Q. My parents found out from someone outing me, unfortunately. I’m sure they think it is strange but haven’t mentioned it to me or anything so I’m glad they at least treat me the same as before.

[@TT35109]

@Shakira Q. Thank you. :) I appreciate the support. Have a good day now. 😊

[@bryanlucas3057]

Why would he sit in jail for hours? Wouldn’t it have been less of a hassle to just escort him out of the room?

[@lebanc571]

The point of jailing the man is to further intimidate him into compliance and to prevent him from continuing to spread his message outside the building.

[@hellohuman2357]

White police are just extra like that.

[@MrBRS559]

Makes me so happy that this father stands up for his child & stands up to these bullies. I salute you sir. This comes to show that those in power only want it their way & when people come to fight for their rights they get offensive & they don’t let people fight for their rights in this country. This government is corrupt.

[@chrisortiz8072]

Government is corrupt but this isnt an example of corruption simply 2 sides with different views.

[@chrisortiz8072]

@Lauren Luecke politics is a dirty game and idk if they secretly planned it that way or not but they could of continued talks at another time to give fair treatment. I agree that wasnt right. They should listen and hear what people have to say before they pass judgement.

[@ILHBM026]

@@chrisortiz8072 arrested for speaking out with 2 minutes of against it. Yet 40 minutes when you agree with the bill.. Seems pretty corrupt to me

[@DTIVO16]

Yet didnt seem to bother you when the child wasnt happy about the way he or she was born that he convinced him or her to change genders right?

[@gamingelementalist6725]

@@DTIVO16 no. What goes on with people and their doctors privately does not bother me.

[@blustery_tabletop]

This man is what a father should aim to be for their child

[@referencepoint1042]

@P Harrell Its either that or you send that human being into a severe depression because they aren't able to live their life like they should. Ask yourself what's worse: having a chance of being sterilized and being able to finally be happy, or committing suicide..?

[@demetricorcovelos1114]

@P Harrell what is it that drives something like yourself to publicly advertise your ignorance about things I've asked this several times of various comments & have yet to be answered & the 2 that did got upset because when anyone uses any god as a excuse it just shows that all religious beliefs are child abuse as well as the failure of the educational system So I hope that you can go on in life & learn about reality & why your statement is ignorant & harmful so that in the future you can do something useful instead of what you are currently doing

[@daddada2984]

He doesn't know what real love is... if his child what to be a dog or fish will he allowed it?

[@NinjaThatLongboards]

@P Harrell puberty blockers dont destroy reproductive systems

[@MiniWolf666]

@@demetricorcovelos1114 If the individual is too young to have body modifications, then they are too young to undergo hormone blockers. Nothing is stopping the child from being trans, just stoping an underage individual from making life changing decisions that they are too young to make.

[@leigh7816]

this dad is an absolute hero 💓🙌 bless you sir for doing the right thing 🥺

[@M.A.C.01]

They arrested him for using the first amendment rights? SMH

[@letsomethingshine]

No, they arrested him for "bothering them during a government meeting." This guy was punished more than most Jan 6th insurrectionist Trump-cult rioters.

[@ledoggo7516]

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you can talk whenever you want. His time was up.

[@Dmt1337]

@@letsomethingshine How about your leftist rioters who burned down our streets and businesses? Oh wait, that doesn’t count right?

[@andreah9587]

@@ledoggo7516 yes but their rule was unfair to the bill opposers, and it was entirely unnecessary to arrest him. They should have, at most, simply removed him from the premises. I guarantee you none of those who supported the bill would have been arrested if they went over their 40+ minute time limit. They arrested him out of malice and prejudice.

[@ledoggo7516]

@@andreah9587 It doesn't matter whether or not the law was fair. The legislation process is very strict and doesn't tolerate things like this. There was a valid reason for him to be arrested and it wasn't "for using the first amendment"

[@upendra98]

The father fought for his child. From his voice you can tell he wants to protect his child and their human rights.

[@bethparker1500]

Come to Michigan

[@ft4903]

@Devin Barclay Dont worry, history will not forget you.

[@ft4903]

@@dvd8369 And if that attitude ends up killing them? Do you understand how psychologically damaging it is to go through a puberty that doesn't fit with your experience? Also underage kids generally arent transitioned they are given puberty blockers.

[@ft4903]

@@SomeRandomDude32 I think you're responding to the wrong person

[@slevinchannel7589]

"The Science is not conflicted, the People who speak or the Science are. Trans people obviously exist." -Jimmy Snow

[@hrpang]

You know, it is kinda sweet knowing that Fathers are the ones standing up from their trans kids. The social stereotype usually puts fathers as unaccepting and stubborn with their beliefs. While I don't expect anyone to stop imposing such a stereotype so quickly, it's great to know that dads out there are being supportive.

[@je-freenorman7787]

The man should know there is no such thing as a 3rd gender. He is not helping anyone

[@je-freenorman7787]

Its not a stereotype. Its an old Religious belief. Moron.

[@rainjaydd8213]

@@je-freenorman7787 so you don't know what gender is? You think it has something to do with karyotype? That's XX and XY chromosomes, in case you forgot.

[@DD-d6d3]

@@je-freenorman7787 religion is a useless fiction.

[@je-freenorman7787]

@@rainjaydd8213 I do know what Gender is. So,there you go. Chromosomes also depict gender and nobody can change it. Why do people need to believe garbage lies about gender? Nothing is new. There is no such thing as a 3rd gender. Never has been, never will be. Its not up to an opinion or a belief.

[@Jerrymc1975]

They’re all jealous that they wished they had the courage that he has to talk about love. They don’t have it in their hearts.

[@je-freenorman7787]

Youre a moron too., Blame others for your ignorance, all you want. Its not going to change a thing. There is no such thing as a 3rd gender and there never will be. Whether you believe it again, or not. We did this already in history and is cost humans dearly. You intend on doing it again? WHY?????????

[@dynamicworlds1]

They love hate and hate love.

[@dynamicworlds1]

@Hobo assistant what's immoral is forcing trans kids into the closet and denying them the treatement that is the wide consensus of the medical community, thus forcing them to go through an unwanted puberty, drastically increasing their risk of suicide because you're more interested in stubbornly holding to your bigoted talking points than listening to the people who actually know what they're talking about on the issue.

[@rainjaydd8213]

@Hobo assistant so it's not immoral to force that child through a puberty that will leave them with permanent psychological scarring? Sicj

[@paradoxicalgeneral551]

@@rainjaydd8213 be quiet...and stop being moronic if you can! My kid believes he is a bird and sometimes superman and want to fly off the top of a building....I stepped in and said no! I guess I'm scarring him psychologically because I'm prohibiting him from danger and delusion?🤔🤨😔😔

[@coririn5073]

The people who made the bill just doesn’t want to change it because they say they’re “busy” or “it’s too troublesome”

[@JesseDanLee]

Those officers sprang enthusiastically into action the second they were given the command. Rewatch this. You can feel their adrenaline.

[@wrantingwriter2921]

Acab

[@angelainamarie9656]

Like the only way these guys can get off is hurting people

[@brandonfitzgerald1457]

They were happy to do their job unfortunately

[@hks2377]

They yelled at him to “relax”, as he peacefully went with them, saying “You are loved”. They charged him with “disorderly conduct” for sitting at a table 30 seconds too long. Then, they sat him in jail for hours. Is this loving dad really the type of person they think their community needs protection from??

[@brandonfitzgerald1457]

@@hks2377 the politicians are disgusting

[@GuessWhooou]

To the trans community, we love you. We support you and we will continue to stand with you and speak against hate. We love you, you are loved.

[@bonthebunnycat667]

Thanks 🥺

[@marcus813]

As a cis ally, I'm with you on that. We have to drive out all this hate.

[@cornpooooop4184]

The Republicans are the threat

[@realitycheck3149]

i hope you dont consider facts "hate" because thats would be counter productive, and no, republicans aren't a threat, if you think one party is worse that the other , your a sheep, both parties have there good and bad apples.

[@bonthebunnycat667]

@@realitycheck3149 Dunno man, Republicans have been the ones taking people's rights away, they have been the ones supporting child brides, conversion therapy, not letting kids participate in sports they have fun in, having to disclose what genitals you have before entering sports teams, opposing healthcare for people... etc etc etc Democrats most of the time just don't take actions, while Republicans actively harm people

[@razzy4159]

This man has more kindness in his heart than all of those legislatures put together

[@rotciv003]

Name: Chris Attig Profession: Hero We need more people in the world like Cris

[@flgone6577]

Why it’s a good bill but he shouldn’t have been arrested

[@elidyson256]

Kid can't drive till 16 it you want to give your kid a hormone what therapy? Not even 18 for voting, you want what?

[@ziggy_stardust1722]

@Joe Jones Bruh just let people be who they want, why do you care so much it doesn’t even affect you

[@MultiXterminator]

@Joe Jones Let's get rid of the legislature from this bill. Make sure that no bill like this is ever passed again. And stop perpetuating ignorant, catchy lies. After that you're free to think what you want. But before that then saying that your thoughts don't affect someone is also an ignorant lie. :)

[@Trollkiller]

@Joe Jones except people like you push these bills that literally take someone's right of choice away. There's a big difference when you obviously think your opinion makes you able to force people to be what you want.

[@omarsharifi2587]

That guy should be a political representative. He seems to truly care more about the people's needs rather than the others.

[@lindseyjordan32]

Wow, and the way he yells you are loved as they take him away. You know he is saying that to try and save lives. He knows his voice matters to someone out there and wow, what an example to others how to fight for a minority's representation. What a hero he was, thanks for sharing this.

[@chriswilson8734]

For your information the suicide rate is higher in those who have transitioned so this man is not saving any lives.

[@lizarddfish]

@@chriswilson8734 that's just not true lol, the rate lowers for people who are able to transition. that's why there's been so many suicide attempts since this bill and many like it have come into passing

[@chriswilson8734]

@@lizarddfish you may not like that but it is true. Just because some activists who really aren't the least bit bothered about trans people push a narrative it doesn't mean it's true. Do your research and you'll find that what I've told you is true. The suicide rate increases after transition. Fact.

[@chriswilson8734]

@@sarcocyne4569 the rate actually rises to 20 times that of those yet to transition. Google it, there's plenty of info.

[@chriswilson8734]

@@sarcocyne4569 even the Obama administration refused to make it mandatory for taxpayer money to be spent on reassignment surgery because it has been proved beyond any doubt to not be beneficial.

[@brittanygoodrich9392]

If you are trans and in Arkansas: I love you. And I'm so sorry. We will do everything in our power to make it right again.

[@imaginationstation5595]

But they still can transition after 18 right? Do you believe trans people can still be happy without any procedures or therapy?

[@rainjaydd8213]

@@imaginationstation5595 Trans person checking in. No. I didn't get blockers and endured a full puberty that can never be reversed. I want to die every day, even though I've transitioned. It helped a bit, but I'm forever scarred and I will never feel normal thanks to people like you

[@steinfordman4213]

@@rainjaydd8213 Im sorry for what had happened to you but if you feel like it could you share your story? Edit: Im trying to show the illogical beliefs these people hold and the nonsense of listening to children. Seeing as you have experienced it yourself I would like to get your perspective on this.

[@sweetdaddy33]

@@rainjaydd8213 It sounded like just a question and not a judgement. And if u will never feel normal because of people asking questions then you have a much larger issue going on and I wish you the best. When people have questions don't be so quick to bite their heads off. How can one gain understanding from the people who seek to be understood if questions are treated as attacks?

[@Slacker28]

@@rainjaydd8213 I'm just curious do you actually have evidence that blocking your puberty would have made you feel better and if so how do you determine 100% accurately whether or not a child is trans?

[@jkjack0742]

He shouldn't have been arrested for defending what was already common sense. Even if you do not agree with his values, it's a terrible reason for arresting him.

[@valerierodger7700]

That's not why he was arrested. It is, however, why he got himself arrested for disorderly conduct. Civil disobedience. They may have only given him two minutes to speak at the meeting, but by refusing to leave, by making them have to quickly remove him, he brought far more attention to his position than those two minutes granted him. Non-violent civil disobedience has proven very effective when it comes to advocating for civil rights

[@tomdavis2299]

@@valerierodger7700 I'm honestly a retired lawyer who has worked for the state of Illinois for over 20 years. Sorry Val but this is NOT "disorderly conduct", if at all!

[@mechislander]

"When small acts of bravery are stamped out by governments, big acts of bravery follow." - Matt Pottinger, former Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States.

[@ReySchultz121]

The 1st was violated here, and so i must use my 2nd.

[@Chezilla]

"You are loved" is a powerful phrase. I felt that.

[@natyboops]

Apparently it's illegal to say this in Arkansas. 🥺

[@Chezilla]

@@natyboops that's a real shame

[@kuni2188]

Only if there were many accepting fathers and people in general like him. He deserves the world and happiness, along with his family

[@cutiebunnyamber3447]

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[@blagoevski336]

Agreed

[@upsettingrock1]

I mean, I’m kinda conflicted on this. Because I bet there’s some trans kids that are 1. Going through a phase (it’s possible), or 2. Trying to fit in with trans kids. So I think at least it’s important to make sure that they still have their mind set for at least a year before doing anything permanent.

[@forgenorman3025]

@@upsettingrock1 They already make the kid wait at least a year before starting any hormone replacement therapy, typically it's 16 where they'll either start HRT or stop taking puberty blockers. It's obvious you've done no research on the issue so maybe don't talk about it until you do.

[@ft4903]

@@upsettingrock1 They don't transition children, they put them on puberty blockers to allow them to do just that, have time to make a decision with their doctors and family.

[@docchoc2407]

imagine falling asleep peacefully knowing you sent an innocent man to jail for fighting for his sons rights all in the name of "god"

[@harry_hydrogen]

They did not arrest him “in the name of god” they arrested him for his blatant disregard for the rules of the hearing.

[@johndeer5123]

And you think this is the worst thing done in the name of the lord? Read a book please

[@andreah9587]

@@harry_hydrogen no, that’s not what happened. they were firstly being unfair to those against the bill by giving them each 2 minutes instead of 40 like the others. They cut him off because they didn’t like what he said, and they arrested him when he refused to leave, which was completely unnecessary. It was a violation of several of his rights.

[@andreah9587]

@@johndeer5123 nobody said that was the worst thing Christians did. That doesn’t make this okay or negate how bad it is because other people’s unrelated actions were worse. Have some empathy and common sense please.

[@nmotschidontwannagivemyrea8932]

His son has a right to be sexually abused?

[@jenniferhampton5171]

This father is wonderful and righteous in the best sense of the word.

[@je-freenorman7787]

Following lies has it consequences and we all pay them thanks to you . Learn the truth and ask for forgiveness.?

[@robin9759]

What..?

[@MutantYearZeroLore]

@@je-freenorman7787 go pray to your false gods

[@David-gw5ec]

@@je-freenorman7787 it’s very apparent that ur uneducated

[@DD-d6d3]

@@je-freenorman7787 tell Vladimir you need more English lessons.

[@danhandel8256]

Lets not forget the Republican Party did this, They endorse this. Don't forget.

[@mercdragons]

When your 6 year old wants to get a tattoo you better let them. If they want to smoke or drink you better let them. If they can make a life changing decision you need to let them make all of them.

[@fakename1474]

@@mercdragons there's a difference between not feeling comfortable in your own body and wanting to feel better, and wanting to get drunk and harm your brain and ruin your future

[@nicoislazy]

@@fakename1474 preach

[@alexhz1608]

@@mercdragons at least they'd learn first hand from their mistakes instead of being sheltered and learning later when there are real consequences.

[@alexhz1608]

@Mommyhustlesharder you shouldn't have jurisdiction of children if you're going to be a dictator to your own household. I'm sure your kids left for college and neve came back to visit bc you didn't recognize them as human beings.

[@bhanani5480]

Well done Rep Allen for standing up and calling out that Ladyman guy, and Rep Allen is so right - they should be allowed more time than 2 fricken minutes to speak when the others have been given more time

[@aviewfromtheinterior]

American "democracy" is hilarious. It's basically a theocracy. Them, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Nice company.

[@onyxblack340]

It's not we just use christianity when it continent to achieving a certain goal. If we were truly a theocracy that followed the wills of the bible we never would have gone to Iraq of Afghanistan one being an oil venture and the other a revenge campaign

[@DragonSkull4312]

More of a oligarchy though honestly.

[@danksheev66]

it's also a plutocracy, but we could go on all unelected authority is unjust

[@Maddiedoggie]

Nah, it's christian-branded fascism.

[@stephbreezy011]

You can hear his voice shaking, possibly from withholding tears, anger, and/or adrenaline coursing through him. I salute him for standing up for human rights!!

[@CortexNewsService]

I would say all of the above.

[@silkwoodart]

What exact human rights are you referring to?

[@kathycarrillo8270]

@@silkwoodart I know this may be hard for you to grasp. ALL PEOPLE ARE HUMANS. HUMANS RIGHTS REFER TO ALL PEOPLE. EVEN IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THEM. The right to live their life happy is a human right. The right to feel comfortable in their own skin is a human right. Notice I said "THEIR OWN" as in; even if it makes you feel uncomfortable.

[@silkwoodart]

@@kathycarrillo8270 You have a right to pursue happiness, but the government cannot protect your emotions from becoming unhappy. You can feel great or lousy in your own skin, but it isn't up me, or any other individual, not even lawmakers, to help you with that personal journey. Being emotionally too fragile to handle being openly strange in public, and then demanding that governments create laws to force people to accept strange as normal, is pathetically spineless and very deserving of the blowback that this strange emotional group of warped minds gets from myself and millions of other normal citizens.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

@@silkwoodart "being openly strange in public" ... really now?

[@traex8325]

At least one member on that panel spoke up about the dumbassery of the 2 minute rule.

[@drewstaser9726]

A middle school presentation is 2 minutes. A debate behalf of thousands over a bill deserves to be longer

[@yangleezhao5847]

Save the bill, keep the bill!

[@isabell3751]

how can they tell him to "relax" when he's shouting something as pacifistic as "you are loved" ?? not even shouting at the guards, it was a statement for every trans youth watching. trying to stifle something so kind like that was so unnecessary, even if it's what you consider unruly behavior

[@luciferkotsutempchannel]

Having emotions for minorities is unruly in Arkansas. It's a deep south bible belt state.

[@mattsullins3818]

I really like these progressive Christians, I really wish more people were like this guy. Christians should be about peace, not hate

[@elliotsmith102]

Yes, the people who say people should be discriminated against just because the person trying to discriminate against them is Christian and the person being discriminated against apparently is bad according to Christianity are idiots and not real christians. God loves everyone, no matter who you love, what’s in between your legs, etc etc. I’m sad that your comment doesn’t have more likes, it’s very well spoken.

[@lanbuddyatgmail]

Matt people on the left are so motivated to advocate for change…any change…that they have morphed into damaging ideas. Truly trans people have nothing to do with anything in this bill or protested by the activists. The true damage to trans people was done when the doctors caved to political pressure and changed the DSM. This made it impossible to truly help trans people any more. A very very small group who deserved to be helped. Now no doctor will treat the illness. They just pat them on the back and try to boost their self esteem while almost half of them March thru drugs and surgery on their way to suicide. If you truly care about trans people, study the long term situation and see past the politics to the truth. They need help and care and truthful diagnoses. Not advocacy and self esteem. That’s why they are dying. Talk to older trans people if you care about the truth.

[@nsmit907]

@@lanbuddyatgmail What about the increase in suicide amongst trans kids after their treatment was denied? I would like to believe those treatments might have saved them from suicide.

[@krolina7130]

** lukewarm Christian

[@sassysigns8029]

This meeting was held to discriminate based on opinion. This man was wondering and his family should be proud ❤️

[@laurenwalker1048]

That’s exactly right!!

[@jam2jared]

State Rep. Ladyman was paying more attention to the clock than what that man had to say.

[@stevel240l7]

Ladyman is AntiTrans....how ironic.

[@je-freenorman7787]

State, being the key word. They just put you into a state of mind. Its not real.

[@Optidorf]

It's difficult not to shed a tear when seeing this.

[@dominoot2652]

Really. You can feel the passion through the screen.

[@tobbs5003]

It's hard for me to shed a tear.😁

[@spenserdavis788]

This is my home state, and while I'm disgusted by the politicians who support this bill, I'm so grateful to be reminded that Arkansas is home to men like this who step up, speak out, and serve as an example to their and our children.

[@thoorwulfn9z383]

You're confused children corrupted by evil

[@charlesyoung2197]

Those politicians are trying to save the kids fron horrible parents who are giv in to a childs folly.I bet most of these kids would change their mind if they had to wait until they were 18 yrs of age.Parents like him are disgusting.

[@myleskgallagher]

@@charlesyoung2197 The fact that you view diagnosed Gender Disphoria as "a childs folly" shows how extremely uneducated and naïve you are on this topic. Forcing someone to be something they're not throughout their childhood will be EMTREMELY detrimental to that person as an adult. Removing the only available option to treat gender dysphoria by taking the choice out of the hands of the parent and their adolescent child based solely on your personal, naïve and uneducated beliefs is disgusting. Gender Disphoria is real, whether you accept it or not. The consequences of it going untreated are real, whether you have to experience them or not. Have a nice life.

[@harismohammad2005]

@@myleskgallagher I respect everybody’s beliefs however, allowing a child to make a decision on something that is so life changing, doesn’t sit well with me. You wouldn’t let your child take steroids, so why would you let your child take puberty blockers and go through surgery at the age their at. Muscle dysphoria is also real, does that mean children should be allowed to pump drugs and oil into themselves at the age their at. When they are able to CONSENT, then they should definitely be allowed to transition but before then in my opinion it is child abuse. This is further proven when parents of transitioning kids post their kids on social media. Like why would you do that, when they are going through such a hard time unless you want attention and fame. Allowing transitioning at such a young age allows a route for abuse to creep into existence with parents controlling the gender of their kids and without them being allowed to experience themselves fully. This can even be seen on Tik Tok with kids as young as 4 telling us that, wait their parents telling us that they are transgender and that they have been put on hormone blockers. If your child is allowed to express their views in a an accepting environment, then their wouldn’t be any problems. As i said many of these people don’t have a problem with someone transitioning, rather they have a problem with a kid who cant even make a smart or well judged decision transitioning. If you allow children to transition before the age of 18 without therapy, to ensure that they won’t regret their decision, you are in my opinion committing negligence and child abuse. Have a good day and stay safe, I think we all are entitled to our rights and being able to express ourselves however, how we go about doing that is also part of the equation, your implying to me that their shouldn’t be any limit on who can and can’t transition and this would stretch into even parents transitioning a newborn.

[@andreah9587]

@@thoorwulfn9z383 you dismissing trans kids as being “corrupted by evil” is hilarious. Really shows how ignorant and brainwashed by religion you are! You probably couldn’t teach a basic biology lesson, let alone use critical thinking.

[@mycatsloveeachother6648]

The passion of this father is movingly emotional.

[@smellyolegoat150]

They are hateful horrible cowards! Thank you to this man for taking such a strong stance.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

I'm not understanding the huge criticism here "hateful" and all that. It's just to stop those under 18 from taking the certain hormone therapy stuff. Is this because a loving Dad spoke up for his son, that everyone is so worked up?

[@forgenorman3025]

@@GARY84ROCKS You obviously don't know what transition entails. Do some research before trying to talk about it again. Kids who express that they might be trans are put on PUBERTY BLOCKERS first, which have been used for decades for things like precocious puberty and are known to be very safe. They go through therapy and at most they transition socially, meaning just changing what clothes they wear, cutting their hair if need be or styling it different, and using the name and pronouns they are comfortable with. At about 16, if the gender incongruence persists, THEN they start HRT, ONCE AGAIN WITH A DOCTOR OVERSEEING. If it doesn't, they go off of blockers and proceed with puberty normally. Don't believe all the fear mongering.

[@smellyolegoat150]

Devin Barclay Anyone who doesn't support their child to be who they are, that shows conditional love, is a terrible parent.

[@IAmSuzyQ]

"No economy in history has flourished under policies of hatred." Education, understanding, acceptance, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion, benefits us all, in one way or another. We should all encourage one another to move in that direction; FORWARD...towards growth, support, strength, and betterment. I can't support policies and laws that take us backwards. We're supposed to learn from our past, not live there.

[@celianunn2070]

"Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it"

[@je-freenorman7787]

You are going BACKWARDS and didn't notice yet, thanks to Religion and Government.

[@MazTheMeh16]

@@je-freenorman7787 sadly many do notice but can't do much about it

[@manwhich8916]

Imperial Europe colonized the world using extreme violence. That's full of hate.

[@je-freenorman7787]

@@MazTheMeh16 Well, then they don't notice enough. They are the ONLY one that can do anything about it. Its actually up to them. Its their responsibility to learn and act on the Truth.

[@priseb83]

This is a father who knew the moment his child was born to love his child unconditionally no matter what. 👏👏👏 my respect.

[@elidyson256]

Kid can't drive till 16 it you want to give your kid a hormone what therapy? Not even 18 for voting, you want what?

[@priseb83]

@@elidyson256 I'm not sure what your on about, because I have no idea what you just wrote

[@elidyson256]

@@priseb83 that's cause you refuse to understand logic and common sense

[@priseb83]

@@elidyson256 maybe use comma's and periods in your wording. Make sense?

[@elidyson256]

@@priseb83 sorry cant do that on internet. You need to quit youtube and go back to school if you want comma and all that good stuff you miss

[@MrM3M01]

When will our leaders understand that times change. It’s important to lead through empathy and understanding even if that means bringing down your own walls just to listen. When you listen you respect.

[@balintkotcsei4647]

@Hobo assistant But it didn't just outlaw surgery now did it? It outlawed hormon therapy and other options too. If society doesn't care about you and the state won't allow you to live like you want to, you'll be driven to suicide.

[@forbiddenalien833]

@@balintkotcsei4647 question: but why would you need any of the other stuff if you don't perform surgery in the first place? genuine question btw not trying to hate anyone before someone accuses me of hate

[@shinbakihanma2749]

I agree with you, but let's not let these religious, racist zealot politicians keep you from understanding the fact that there are only two sexes, male and female.

[@bwenluck9812]

@MrM3M01 You hit the nail on the head here--it's all about respect! There is precious little of that going around in the U.S. at this time. Republicans are so smug. They feel they know what's best for us; it's all about control and power.... May we keep up the good fight! Get into good trouble!!!

[@akiyamamoto6661]

@Hobo assistant except minors can choose which gender they are. I’m not sure if you know what it feels like to be trans, but for a lot of trans people you know that from the moment you realise what gender is you are not the gender that was assigned to you, and by having these facilities and surgies to help young trans people become who they really are, you are saving lives. It would only be child abuse if the parents were forcing their child to be trans, but I’m pretty sure a majority of trans people’s parents would rather they not transition as just stay as their assigned gender. I see where you’re coming from but those ‘life changing effects’ you’re talking about are actually life changing in a good way

[@mikkelcolfach4652]

Thats a father, a man, and real person with a heart that love all.

[@kylelongjohn9415]

No, no it's not. That's a pushover. When his kid kills himself at 25 because he destroyed his body, because idiots on the left convinced him that there was something wrong with him he needed too change, it'll be his "father's" fault. A father is supposed to put his foot down when his child tries to make a stupid choice they are too young to make, not encourage it, needed to be jailed.

[@krishsoni5746]

This logic is stupid. Letting 4 people have more individual time than 16 people just doesn't make sense

[@divagaciones1628]

Person: *goes 10 seconds over their designated time* US: I'm afraid the penalty for your crimes is death

[@9sheri9]

To all transgendered persons everywhere, YOU ARE LOVED & don't ever doubt yourself. Keep the hope & keep the fight, many Americans support & accept you. 🙏✌️💙🇺🇸

[@tr3ybod857]

2 x 16 = 32 4 x 45 = 180 Ok, it's time for an education reform.

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

mega bruh

[@tomogden2432]

It was time for education reform about 100 years ago.

[@jozzywolf7520]

I think it was 40 min total for the 4 which still comes out to 10+ min a person and is still awful.

[@g_g1241]

I remember when i was young and thought of the US as a paradise, thank god i grew up

[@desiree7633]

fr i was proper thinking of moving there

[@joeschmo4391]

@@aimlessjames8939 maybe try Michigan sometime? It’s pretty okay up here.

[@UnitedStates17]

@@desiree7633 Been to Europe, been to America. All I can say is that America is definitely the best place to move to (recommend moving to the Northern states). It's no where near as bad as the media portrays it to be, America is pretty much the best place you can live in.

[@SentientPotatoXIII]

It's far from a paradise. We have a lot of flaws and the pandemic exposed them a lot more.

[@g_g1241]

@@UnitedStates17 Yeah, i mean, except if you are not white christian

[@Nibinin]

What is surprising is that the initiative comes from members of a party who advocate for freedom and minimal government intervention. This bill is exactly the opposite. It's not as if anyone is forcing you to give your underage child treatment if you are against it for whatever reason. All you are advocating for is to curtail other people's rights and force your views on THEM.

[@johnathonramirez4190]

They forget that Christ said love everyone no matter what.

[@je-freenorman7787]

You forget that there is no Christ. The man Jesus was murdered and made into an Idol, by the church. The name Jesus refers to the Sun. Christos, is The Light. White and Black light, (The SUN of El)

[@je-freenorman7787]

You cant have true love, without care. If you dont care what happens to humans, you wont love them.

[@ArticSun]

Yeshua never said that.

[@je-freenorman7787]

@@Unknown-nh8fj Are you on crack? If there was a man, he has been dead for 2000 years. He ain't real. The church reference is for the sun.

[@SahitDagani]

Christ said to love everyone but didn't tell to be like them. So we can love them but not be them.

[@Steelers2841]

He Should Be Given the Father of Year Award now I know why I never Vote for these People Who is Supposed to Serve our Needs. They Are More Corrupt than Anything else

[@chriszegrea4146]

That father abuses his son he deserves no reward

[@blackgold754]

@@chriszegrea4146 the original comment talks about award and not a reward and what evidence do you have that he abuses his child? Defending trans people apparently makes him abusive. The only conclusion I can come up with is that you’re making a troll statement.

[@blackgold754]

I wouldn’t say he deserves an award but his message definitely deserves to spread and credited for who he is.

[@hfreddy127]

@UCJLYeeANVG4XiK4iym_HL8Q how is he forcing anything on his child?

[@chriszegrea4146]

@@hfreddy127 a child probably doesn’t know what transgender even means also children can’t make decisions for themself.

[@Josh-99]

"If those 16 people speak for 2 minutes each it equals as much time as the other 4 who spoke in favor..." THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS. Everyone is supposed to get equal time, regardless of whether they support or oppose the bill. But of course this is Arkansas, one of the few states that can claim to be even more backwards and oppressive than Florida.

[@MichaelG485]

Regardless of how much time they gave each person, the fact that there were 16 people there to speak out against the bill and only 4 speaking for it should tell you something...

[@totalhufflepuff203]

@@MichaelG485 16 people had a total of 32 minutes to speak. 1 person on the opposite side had 45 minutes to speak. That should tell you something.

[@dedreik9982]

@@totalhufflepuff203 it's interesting how the bill is still unconstitutional

[@totalhufflepuff203]

@@dedreik9982 yes it is

[@booklet4003]

I’m happy that people and parents like this man exist, hopefully justice will prevail for every type of people❤️❤️❤️

[@stryker5055]

Why he happy about someone ignorantly defending unethical medical practice?

[@FluoxetinaBelcher]

I love that this dad kept talking even after the measly 2 mins. KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT! EQUALITY FOR ALL!

[@sebastienseb7673]

That saddens me to the deepest dept of my heart! To those kids out there struggling because of this bill: hang on! I love you! Many many many people love you! Dont use what these biggots said and done to end your days. Please dont! The future is bright and needs you to shine powerfully!

[@toothfairy430]

Respect to that representative for calling out how biased it was for them to do that on the other side of the table

[@jasonking1284]

This guy needs to be jailed for child mutilation and his children need to be removed for protection against his delusions.

[@riotbreaker3506]

He's angry, and smart, they should be afraid. They really silenced a man for saying "you are loved", as if it was a threat.

[@karimsawirs8372]

It is a threat to them, they're entire career relies on being voted in by an ever dwindling minority of bigoted people, so they use every method available to ensure that they can be reelected. they know this law will force trans people to move to other states to transition or as the video pointed out, will force them to attempt suicide as a last resort. either way the republicans can keep getting voted in. so this man trying to give these children hope is a threat to them, and they should be scared.

[@je-freenorman7787]

He is scared and con-fused. There is no such thing as a third gender and he should already know that.

[@je-freenorman7787]

Its a HUGE threat, we did this already. In the past. Its ancient religion. Its very DARK

[@RealAnimeBadGuy]

@@je-freenorman7787 your mindset is garbage People can be transgender if they would like to it doesn't hurt you in any way. What reason does the government have to say otherwise?

[@je-freenorman7787]

@@RealAnimeBadGuy Ok, sorry, they can pretend if they want. and Government can take a hike yes but, no matter what, they never actually change gender. Its ancient religion, like I said earlier. We learned this already

[@jag-vs5em]

So much for free speech 🤐😪

[@dumplingdumpling2205]

They're exactly like China now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@celianunn2070]

@Et18 the Extraterrestrial I dont see how comparing the track the US is currently on to how China used to be, especially in this day and age where the younger generation says THEY WANT Communism 🤦‍♀️Again, how is that different?

[@celianunn2070]

@@dedreik9982 I didnt say it was. I said that the younger generation has said that they want communism.

[@dumplingdumpling2205]

@Et18 the Extraterrestrial Freedom of speech. Arrests made for filmsy reasons against political critics. Do you not see the similarities or are you just being obtuse?

[@dumplingdumpling2205]

@@celianunn2070 That is not what the younger generation is saying they want. They want socialism of certain industries. That is not communism.

[@gnvw]

Well spoken man.. these people don't deserve his time.. they're not even listening

[@Coolkc456]

I'm glad I don't live in such an awful state. This is a violation of human rights and they will all suffer. I'm not even religious but I do know that if God or Jesus exists, this is not what he wanted.

[@elidyson256]

Kid can't drive till 16 it you want to give your kid a hormone what therapy? Not even 18 for voting, you want what?

[@madeofmoths]

@@elidyson256 driving and being yourself are two completely different things so your "argument" makes no sense. Teen suicide rates are already going up every decade and being denied the right to be themselves is only going to increase that. Then yall gonna be asking "why are they all killing themselves????" Hmmm. Driving puts teen lives at risks. But being denied this is even higher of a risk.

[@HomicideAngel]

@@madeofmoths then there is clearly a problem on mental health ,instead of using suicides as an excuse why not advocate for Better physiological attention suicide is preventable by recieving psychological help. Making unrepairable changes to the body is a decision the adult should do, now since it's about self identification should children have the chance to make tattoos on their body's while the are 10 yeara old? just cause they like dinosaurs and want to have the skin like one .... Well no they might want it but you as a parent must not allow them to make such decisions that will change their life style and change their bodies If you are willing to accept a treatment of hormone blockers which will probably make you infertile then why not allow them to tattoo themselves Being transexual is not wrong but the gap is that the child might be transvestie and transition is not the response for it ,none of these are wrong ,what is wrong is giving a child the responsability at a young age but at the end if the child latter on regrets it the. The adult is the one that must carry that on their back for doing such unrepairable damage Also you talk about suicide because they don't feel identified with their gender have you even looked at the numbers of people commiting suicide after detrasitioning

[@Coolkc456]

@@HomicideAngel What is a therapist going to tell someone who is trans? The problem is that they are not allowed to physically be themselves and a therapist isn't going to be able to do anything. You guys act like hormone therapy is like taking meth. Most of the time, people don't figure out that they are trans until puberty because that's when a lot of bodily changes happen. Puberty happens in teenagers, not 9 year olds. I think a teenager should be allowed to make decisions about their own body and decide whether they want to use hormone therapy or not.

[@yessumyecrad]

This man is a real father. I wish I could thank him in person for standing up for us! Hearing him say "No matter what happens, you are loved." Made me tear up. I hope justice does prevail.

[@elidyson256]

Kid can't drive till 16 it you want to give your kid a hormone what therapy? Not even 18 for voting, you want what?

[@ft4903]

@@elidyson256 Why can't kids drive when they are under 16?

[@darcos7535]

@@elidyson256 I read a few of your posts and your English is very bad. What country are you from?

[@Precipiceofwind]

@@elidyson256 lol, whats your problem? You still play legos