California's Push for Experimental Therapies on Children

California's political landscape has taken a concerning turn with the recent passage of a law aimed at fast-tracking the licensure of doctors who practice experimental therapies on children. This development demands urgent attention from physicians, healthcare workers, moderate Democrats, and independent voters. Progressive policies, in this case, are not just ineffective—they're unethical.

The law in question mandates the expedited licensure of physicians and practitioners specifically engaged in gender-affirming care. This type of care is not recognized as standard or evidence-based by the global medical community. There is a lack of supportive data, and as healthcare professionals, we are bound to practice evidence-based medicine. Gender-affirming care, however, is driven by the opinions of medical activists rather than solid scientific evidence. This practice involves irreversible hormone treatments and surgeries, which are being offered as solutions for underlying mental health issues that might be better addressed through counseling and parental involvement.

This legislative move is even more alarming when considered alongside other recent laws. Proud progressive Laura Friedman and her caucus have enacted legislation allowing children as young as 12 to make their own medical decisions, independent of their parents. This combination of laws poses a significant threat. The licensure process is designed to thoroughly vet physicians, checking their backgrounds for any bad outcomes, lawsuits, or disciplinary actions. Fast-tracking doctors who will practice non-standard care increases the risk of substandard practitioners slipping through the cracks.

We must question whether a 12-year-old has the capacity to make informed medical decisions without parental guidance. Can a child truly grasp the risks and benefits of irreversible treatments? The UK’s CAS report has already highlighted the lack of evidence supporting gender-affirming care. Additionally, leaked WPATH files reveal that physicians themselves acknowledge the difficulty in discussing long-term consequences like future fertility with minors.

There is a systematic assault on parental involvement and rights. Laura Friedman’s stance clearly diminishes the role of parents in their children's medical decisions. As reasonable individuals, we must ask ourselves if it's acceptable to fast-track the licensure of doctors practicing non-evidence-based medicine and to allow minors, who cannot fully understand complex medical decisions, to make life-altering choices.

I am not okay with this. This is why I am running for Congress. I am Alex Balekian, MD, the candidate of reason and responsibility. My goal is to bring sanity back to a government overtaken by far-left progressives like Laura Friedman and her caucus. We need to put a stop to these dangerous policies, and I am committed to doing just that.

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For more information on how you can help, visit AlexforCA30.com. Let's work together to ensure that California's policies prioritize evidence-based medicine and the well-being of our children.