Posted on 08/28/2015 6:44:45 PM PDT by massmike
The homosexual movement’s state-by-state crusade to pass laws banning youth with sexual orientation problems from seeking help by therapists, came to a head in the Massachusetts State House at a public hearing on Tuesday, July 28. The well-oiled LGBT lobbying machine was rebutted by pro-family counselors and experts, many of whom who came to Boston from across America, as well as MassResistance activists.
At issue is Bill H97, which is a major goal of the LGBT lobby this year. It would make it illegal for licensed therapists to help children deal with traumatic sexual orientation problems, often the result of childhood sexual molestation, rape, or abuse. Instead, the bill would only allow therapy that encourages homosexual behavior.
Unfortunately, most people have no idea that battles like this are even happening – which is how the LGBT lobby likes it. But these kinds of laws can severely harm vulnerable children.
The hearing was held before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It’s a challenge because the committee is dominated by left-wing social advocates. Plus, House Chairman of that committee, Kay Khan (D-Newton) is the sponsor of H97. But these politicians rarely, if ever, hear the pro-family side of this debate articulated as well as this, and anything can happen. This was the place for the battle!
Normally, the well-organized and well-funded LGBT lobbying machine is accustomed to overwhelming their opponents at these hearings. But this time it was different. They were up against some heavy hitters. And although the people on our side have fewer financial resources, being in Boston for this was important.
To discredit this legitimate therapy, the LGBT speakers presented a campaign of disinformation, propaganda, and ginned-up hysteria to the legislators. They labeled it as “conversion therapy”. They told lurid (and blatantly untrue) stories about children being electrocuted and other alleged abuses by therapists. They claimed that even "talk" therapy causes depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behavior (it actually heals it). And they repeated the mantra that people are “born that way” and that virtually all the problems that homosexuals suffer through are caused by “prejudice” in society -- not childhood experiences, abuse, or trauma.
Most legislators almost never hear the truth on this issue. Honest medical people – and those who have been helped through therapy – describe how homosexual behavior is very often a result of early sexual trauma (such as sexual molestation, exposure to pornography, abuse, etc.) or serious issues with one or both parents. If youth can be helped at a critical time, it can save them years of pain, depression, disease, and even suicide.
This confrontation was very necessary – especially in the Massachusetts State House. The homosexual movement needs to be strongly rebuked with the truth at every turn. Several liberal committee members were visibly moved by our side’s testimony.
However, this is only Round 1 of the fight to stop H97 in the Massachusetts State House. Since the House Chairman of this Committee is the sponsor of this bill. it is quite likely to pass this committee. But that doesn’t mean H97 will pass in the Legislature.
Last session a nearly identical bill was filed and easily passed through this committee and then a second committee. It was finally derailed before getting to the House floor by strong tactical lobbying by MassResistance activists. We know what’s ahead and we’re getting ready for it. This destructive bill is built on lies and disinformation. When politicians realize this they don’t like it. That’s why most state legislatures so far have rejected this, though the LGBT lobby is just ramping up their fight even more.
So far the committee has not acted on this bill. We would encourage everyone to contact the Committee to reject H97. If you live in Massachusetts, contact your legislators.
You can also follow the status of H97 on our page of bills. We’ll keep you informed on this!
Testimony in support of H97
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkvbKQ_8kwQ
Heh heh. The LGBT guys said re-butt. Heh heh.
Oh, sorry...
“Respecting Our Children’s Voices - Testimony Against H97”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzgmcUwpz8Q
Is it Constitutional to ban anyone from seeking help from qualified professionals? It seems like that would be free speech.
Hateful heterophobe alert!
Miley Cyrus just came out as pan-sexual which is basically bi-sexual.
The lgtbqi groups love her. So what does this mean about the born that way claim....
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bill into law last week.
Is it constitutional to make homosexual activity constitutionally protected? Is it constitutional to hold that marriage means something other than a union between men and women?
The Constitution has been in crises for a hundred years.
The left actively seeks to undermine and destroy it.
“At issue is Bill H97, which is a major goal of the LGBT lobby this year. It would make it illegal for licensed therapists to help children deal with traumatic sexual orientation problems, often the result of childhood sexual molestation, rape, or abuse. Instead, the bill would only allow therapy that encourages homosexual behavior. “
Sheer madness. Its none of the gay mafia’s business what goes on between a counselor and their client.
The Illinois Family Institute is on the front line fighting for Tradition Family Values. They have excellent articles on this subject and other topics. It is a pro-active organization.
I pray that God uses people to put a stop to the LGBT abominable agenda!
Only allow therapy that encourages homosexual behavior? No wonder homosexuals are pushing this cr*p. Of course, they love cr*p.
Need help here: When did youngsters start manifesting “sexual orientation problems?”
I’d be guessing, but wasn’t it when the huge flap about sex education in the school started?
[The web was not much help here; I could not find a source for the year(s) that sex ed became the hot button education issue - early 1980s? Anyone? IAE, “comprehensive” (LIEberals REALLY like that word, don’t they?) sex education begat what we have now, IMHO.]
So far as I know, no acquaintances or FRiends in my age group had “sexual orientation problems” as teens!
In the 1950s, homosexuals stayed in the closet, and so far as I know, the boys chased the girls with great enthusiasm and the girls thoroughly enjoyed the chase.
Of course, back then, we didn’t quite know what to do when we caught one, but it was sureasHell fun finding out!
And, there were no pregnancies in my peer group, either.
Not that I’m anti-God, but why is it necessary to rely on God? Atheists, Christian haters operate independently of God and the Constitution, so why not the rest? Just speaking hypothetically of course.
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