cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/37878020

Just a heads-up for everyone in the EU, there currently is a petition going until the 17th to get the EU to ban conversion therapy. The petition still needs massive numbers of supporters, so it is likely to fail. Still, I wanted to share with you an easy method to support a more inclusive EU!

  • Skua@kbin.earth
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    22 days ago

    I don’t think I can offer much here other than that I sincerely hope it succeeds

    Entirely besides the point of the actual petition, I really feel like that flag could be a lot better. Half of the stars are blending into the background too much

  • Commiunism@beehaw.org
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    22 days ago

    Signed it, but I wonder how much of an actual problem is it in the EU. Whenever I hear of conversion therapy, it’s usually from within US.

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      21 days ago

      The way things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes a thing in e.g. Italy - their abortion access certainly seems to diminish. Frankly, I think most EU countries have at least a small amount of religious zealots who would do conversation therapy if we let them.

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    20 days ago

    Thanks for the heads up! Re-posted in some closer circles, should be atleast a few votes popping in from our side ✊❤️

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    21 days ago

    Would anyone care to discuss the mechanism something like this would use? Does the EU have the authority to ban things in all member states or would this be something members can choose to opt into? And if they do have the authority, from where does it flow?

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    21 days ago

    So this is therapy to convert people to LGTBQ? Consensual, right?

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        21 days ago

        Sorry, I’m still learning this whole “reading” thing. Personally, I’m beginning to think the whole “coming-down-from-trees” scheme was bad value

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            20 days ago

            Well, I heard there’s a “therapy” that can help you go against your nature, but I think it should be banned