Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1110 | SCOTUS Hears Puberty Blockers Case, 'Dear Santa' Celebrates Satan

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Dec 5, 2024
The podcast dives into the Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti, focusing on the contentious issue of gender-affirming care for minors. A surprising comparison from Justice Sotomayor likens puberty blockers to aspirin, while Justice Alito counters arguments from the ACLU. It also critiques the new holiday film starring Jack Black as Satan, discussing its implications for children's understanding of morality. Overall, it raises significant concerns about the intersection of legal, ethical, and cultural dimensions surrounding children's rights and medical treatments.
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INSIGHT

SB1 and the 14th Amendment

  • The Biden administration and ACLU argue that Tennessee's SB1 violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause.
  • They claim it discriminates based on sex by denying boys estrogen for transition while allowing girls estrogen for other reasons.
ANECDOTE

Sotomayor's Aspirin Analogy

  • Justice Sotomayor compared the risks of gender-affirming care to taking aspirin.
  • Allie Beth Stuckey criticized this comparison, citing the irreversible harm caused by these treatments.
ANECDOTE

Detransitioners' Stories

  • Stuckey shared stories of detransitioners like Daisy Strongen and Laura Perry Smalt who regret their surgeries.
  • She highlighted the permanent physical and emotional consequences of these procedures.
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