Douglas Murray OBLITERATES Entire Panel On Gender Ideology & Transgenderism
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- Feminist support for gender ideology seems contradictory.
- Gender ideology reinforces traditional gender norms, contradicting feminist goals.
- Women’s rights are threatened in areas like restrooms, sports, and prisons.
- Transgender Industrial Complex profits from lifelong drugs for children.
- Cancel culture hinders open discussion and critical thinking.
The issue I want to bring to your attention is a movement that poses a great danger to many individuals, particularly those who undergo surgery at a young age. Let me share with you the “delightful” stories of these individuals, highlighting the risks and consequences they face.
Back in 2013, a person was referred by their GP to an NHS adult gender clinic, where they were asked if they had considered gender reassignment surgery. Due to the long waiting list, they sought treatment at a private clinic and were diagnosed as transgender. In 2014, the NHS clinic prescribed testosterone blockers and later estrogen. The person also received therapy from an NHS psychosexual counselor for 100 sessions over five years. After completing therapy, they were informed that the only remaining treatment option was surgery. However, due to concerns about the irreversible nature of the operation, they had postponed and canceled it multiple times in the previous two years.
Finally, in 2018, just two days before their 31st birthday, this individual underwent surgery to remove their genitals, undergoing a procedure that is often described as refined but is no more civilized than an amputation. Sadly, even after multiple follow-up surgeries, they continue to experience physical complications. Their scar lines still weep, occasionally becoming inflamed and causing excruciating pain. In the flesh cavity that was created to mimic a vagina, they feel mostly nothing, except for occasional stabs of pain. They struggle with using the toilet properly, experiencing a constant dribble that can persist for hours after leaving the seat.
The father of another individual due to undergo genital surgery is terrified of the potential outcomes. This young person, who is on the autistic spectrum, suffers from anxiety and has poor mental health. The father believes that his child sees becoming a woman as a solution to many of their problems, just like the previous individual.
You might wonder why this debate matters so greatly. Some might argue that if we simply stop discussing it, the issue will go away. However, that is far from the truth.
The problem with this debate is that it is regressive. The policy of limitless identities goes against truth and rationality. In fact, it takes us back to a time before the Enlightenment, highlighting the absurdity of it all.
The Enlightenment Era marked a significant shift in society’s recognition of the importance of rationality, truth, and progress. Prior to this period, society relied on mysticism and irrationality to explain and understand the universe. People believed in the power of magic, using it for various purposes like healing, luck, or harming enemies. Witchcraft was prevalent, and the belief in witches and their abilities was widespread.
The pre-Enlightenment era was characterized by superstition, ignorance, and violence. However, the Enlightenment brought about unprecedented advancements in science, technology, and human rights. It was a pivotal moment in human history, where the focus shifted from irrational superstitions and traditions to embrace science, reason, and evidence-based thinking. This shift led to significant progress in technology, the rise of democracy, and the abolition of slavery.
Renowned philosophers, such as Immanuel Kant, emphasized the emergence of humanity from self-imposed immaturity during the Enlightenment. They encouraged the rejection of dogmas and formulas imposed by religious or political authority. Kant proudly declared that the Enlightenment era was a time when we dared to understand. To ensure societal progress, reason became non-negotiable.
The Enlightenment thinkers shared a common belief in applying reason to comprehend the world and avoiding delusions driven by faith, dogma, revelation, or gut feelings. Unfortunately, the current movement against which we stand is anti-rationality and anti-truth.
There is a lack of reason in understanding the world, and science is being rejected—an act that directly opposes key Enlightenment values. The new wave of gender ideology, as a political view, blatantly disregards the principles that formed the foundation of our society. These principles have propelled societal progress, economic liberation, and the utilization of technology and reason to counteract the universe’s entropy.
Gender ideology employs the concept of gender as a means to evade the principle of biological sex, which exists in objective reality. Unlike sex, gender is based on how an individual feels, allowing it to change arbitrarily regardless of biological sex and genitalia.
We have witnessed this distortion of reality in Scotland, where a biological man whimsically declared himself a biological woman and was placed in a female prison alongside female inmates because of his claimed “sexual orientation” as a female. This example represents a complete attack on science, reason, and objective reality. Consequently, it threatens to undermine the Enlightenment principles that have been instrumental in societal progress and flourishing.
In conclusion, this movement disregards rationality, truth, and objective reality. By doing so, it endangers the principles that have propelled our society forward. The Enlightenment Era marked a pivotal shift in human history, bringing about advancements, progress, and liberation. It is crucial to recognize the value of reason and science in understanding the world, as well as to protect the principles that have shaped our society for the better.
Now, let’s delve into the perplexing involvement of feminists in advocating for this movement. It’s quite illogical and doesn’t seem to make any sense, to be honest.
Ironically, a significant portion of feminists, who have been tirelessly fighting for women’s rights over the past century, now seems to be supporting a policy that not only reinforces gender norms but also poses a serious threat to women’s rights. This is particularly evident in areas such as private restrooms and lockers, sports, and prisons.
The argument put forth by gender activists is that if a biological male child prefers the color pink and enjoys playing with girls, then they must be a female trapped in a male body. However, the feminist movement has long been advocating for the removal of gender norms, which are seen as restrictive and rooted in the patriarchal system ingrained in our society.
These gender norms traditionally encompassed notions like women liking the color pink, working in the kitchen, and wearing dresses. Yet, the gender ideology movement seems to define “being a woman” based on adherence to these conventional norms. This contradicts the core message of the feminist movement, which has fought against these very gender roles that act as limiting factors for females.
The erosion of female rights becomes most apparent in the realms of sports and prisons. We now witness courageous female voices speaking out against the blatant unfairness and narcissistic behavior of biological males, like the case of Will Thomas, who dominates in women’s sports competitions.
To truly grasp the absurdity of gender ideology and the damage it inflicts on female rights in sports, consider the case of Will Thomas competing against biological women. It starkly highlights the unfairness that arises when a biological man competes against biological women.
One alarming aspect that often goes unnoticed is the massive profits generated by the Transgender Industrial Complex through the lifelong drugs prescribed to young children who become part of this movement. Why aren’t we discussing the billions of dollars being made by BIG PHARMA from these drugs?
The left seems to have lost all concern for the Transgender Industrial Complex, which has greatly profited from this gender ideology movement. Lifelong drugs, such as Lupron, are prescribed to young children, raking in billions of dollars. Medroxyprogesterone acetate, commonly used in “gender-affirming therapy,” has historically been utilized as a chemical castration treatment for sex offenders.
A controversial hormone blocker widely used is Lupron, initially developed to lower testosterone levels in men with prostate cancer, effectively chemically castrating them. Now, it is employed as a puberty blocker in the booming business of “transitioning” children. In 2018 alone, Lupron manufacturer AbbVie made a staggering $726 million from the drug. Major pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie, lobby to keep drug prices high while simultaneously virtue-signaling about diversity and inclusion.
Transgender individuals require lifelong medical support, making them ideal customers for the healthcare industry. Additionally, the well-documented phenomenon of “peer contagion” among children, pressuring each other into believing they are all transgender, ensures a never-ending supply of consumers.
The real danger here lies in the culture of canceling and the fear it instills in people. A violent and vicious mob labels anyone who speaks out against this movement as transphobic and proceeds to ruin their lives by banning them from jobs, canceling them from universities, and even resorting to physical attacks.
It’s important to emphasize that boys can exhibit feminine characteristics, just as some girls can have more masculine traits. This is completely normal and does not necessitate resorting to surgical interventions.
However, the transgender ideology asserts that if a young child likes the color pink, enjoys playing with girls as a boy, or perhaps plays with a Barbie doll, it means they are in the wrong body and must undergo invasive surgeries.
It is crucial to have open discussions about these differing characteristics without resorting to drastic measures. The current transgender ideology goes against reason and jeopardizes the fundamental principles of personal autonomy, bodily integrity, and scientific truth. It is essential to engage in thoughtful dialogue that considers the complexities of gender identity and respects the rights and experiences of all individuals involved.
