Radical Assault on Families: Why We Must Shield Kids from Gender Mutilation and Pass Amendment 3 NOW
Missouri families are under fire from ideologues who want to rip parental rights away and hand scalpels to confused kids. A recent screed from Current Affairs magazine pushes this madness, demanding we "empower" minors to chase gender delusions with hormones, blockers, and surgeries without Mom or Dad's say so. They call it "support," but it's a recipe for lifelong regret, sterility, and shattered bodies. As faithful Missourians, we know better: True protection means honoring God's design for male and female, upholding parents as guardians, and stopping this experimental horror show.
The Left’s Dangerous Vision
The article whines about "paternalism" and paints parents as bigots blocking "bodily autonomy." They glorify DIY hormone scams from decades ago, comparing bans to back alley abortions like that's a win for safety! But science screams otherwise. European nations, leaders in medicine like Sweden, Finland, the UK, and now Denmark, have slammed the brakes on these "affirming" treatments for kids after seeing skyrocketing referrals (up 8700% in Denmark alone) and zero long term proof of benefits. Puberty blockers don't "pause" development; they risk brittle bones, infertility, and brain fog. Surgeries? Irreversible mutilation leaving teens scarred and detransitioning in droves, haunted by what they've lost. Kids aren't guinea pigs for activists' social experiments; they're innocent lives needing guidance, not affirmation of confusion.
Cruelty Masquerading as Compassion
This isn't compassion; it's cruelty disguised as liberation. The piece trashes "traditional families" and parental authority, echoing youth radicals who see kids as "oppressed" by loving homes. But parents, flawed as we are, bear the sacred duty to train up children in truth (Proverbs 22:6). Stripping that away invites chaos: Minors accessing secret treatments, foster kids funneled to "affirming" homes that prioritize ideology over healing. We've seen the fallout: suicide ideation weaponized to demand compliance, while real therapy addressing root traumas gets sidelined.
Missouri’s Line in the Sand: Amendment 3
Missouri stands strong against this tide. That's why Amendment 3 is our line in the sand. This vital measure prohibits dangerous gender transition procedures on minors, ensuring no child faces chemical castration or surgical disfigurement under the guise of "care." It protects the unborn too, shielding tiny hearts beating at 12 weeks, when fingers form and pain is felt, from the abortion industry's grasp. With exceptions for rape, incest, and mom’s life, Amendment 3 delivers common sense safeguards rooted in science, compassion, and family values. Courts and elites can't override Missouri moms and dads anymore. Vote YES in 2026 to enshrine these protections in our constitution!
Take Action Today
Families, don't sit this out. The left's offensive demands youth "self determination" over wisdom, but we choose life, wholeness, and parental stewardship. Join MO Protects today: Pray for our kids, donate to fuel the fight, volunteer, and spread the word. Sign up RIGHT HERE at moprotects.org; together, we'll protect Missouri's children from harm and build a future of hope. Your voice matters. Act now!