Oh I think you have me mistaken. I see the Democrats as to the left of their European counterparts as a good thing.
I absolutely do not think 80% of the country has spoken on those issues, let alone definitively. You would have opposed desegregation by saying "well lots of white southerners oppose it." Many tens of millions of Americans disagree with you. Democrats aren't just a handful of elected officials, they're tens of millions of normal Americans.
The framing on some of thee issues is slanted and a lot of Americans are pretty stupid and don't know what they're talking about.
-Voter ID is a non-issue because voter fraud is incredibly rare and is always caught. Voter ID laws serve as a modern poll tax to disenfranchise voters. If everyone got a government issued ID that was easy to replace, then sure.
-You have no idea what gender transition entails for kids. There is no surgery involved until the reach 18. At most they get puberty blockers. All of this involves an arduous process in consultation with the family and many doctors. The idea that kids are getting surgery about this is ludicrously false.
-There are maybe 10 transwomen competing in women's collegiate sports. It is a complete non-issue. There has only ever been 1 transwoman to compete in the Olympics and she didn't even come close to medaling. Everyone imagines like contact sports or racing, but this also includes stuff like darts, pool, chess, etc. Like I said, complete non-issue.
You say these issues are settled. If/when the Dems win back the House this fall, potentially the Senate, and then the White House in 2028 what will you sa
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The Cass Review (UK, 2024)
This is the most prominent and recent comprehensive independent review. Commissioned by NHS England, pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass examined gender identity services for children and young people. Key findings:
• The evidence base for puberty blockers and hormones in minors is “remarkably weak” with “no good evidence” on long-term outcomes for gender dysphoria, mental health, bone health, fertility, or brain development.
• Many studies were low-quality, biased, or lacked proper controls. Benefits were uncertain; risks (including unknown impacts on cognitive/psychosexual development) were significant.
• It led to the closure/restructuring of the Tavistock clinic and a ban on puberty blockers for under-18s outside clinical trials (implemented 2024). Cross-sex hormones are heavily restricted.
This isn’t one “study” but a systematic analysis of the available research, influencing policy across Europe.
Other European Countries’ Reviews and Actions
Several nations conducted their own systematic evidence reviews with similar conclusions:
• Sweden (2022+): National Board of Health and Welfare found risks outweigh benefits; puberty blockers/hormones now experimental-only or highly restricted. Prioritized psychological support.
• Finland: Systematic review led to caution; treatments limited, especially under 25 in some cases, due to comorbidities and weak evidence.
• Norway, Denmark, France: Similar restrictions or calls for more caution, emphasizing mental health evaluation over rapid medicalization.
• Broader trend: Multiple countries moved away from the “Dutch Protocol” (early affirmation) after finding insufficient high-quality data showing improved mental health or reduced suicide risk long-term. Desistance (natural resolution) and comorbidities (autism, trauma, mental health issues) are common factors noted.
These reviews consistently note:
• Sharp rise in referrals (especially adolescent females).
• High rates of co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Limited evidence that medical transition resolves underlying distress better than holistic care.
• Potential harms: infertility, sexual dysfunction, bone density loss, cardiovascular risks, and regret/detransition (though exact rates debated due to poor follow-up).
Apparently Americans and American culture are plenty “distinctive” as you put it.
