Seattle wants taxpayers to fund surgeries for ‘trans refugees’ amid budget crisis
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Ontheroad · M
Nope, wrong as usual. Seattle wants nothing of the kind.
Seattle’s LGBTQ Commission (not Seattle) sent a recommendation letter urging the mayor to declare a civil state of emergency due to a surge of transgender and LGBTQ people relocating from states with restrictive laws.
They argue that nonprofits are overwhelmed and need emergency funding for:
Housing navigation
Legal support
Transportation
Safety planning
Emergency financial assistance
Access to gender‑affirming care (a broad term that includes counseling, hormones, and sometimes surgery)
It's a request by a group who support the LGBTQ community.
Seattle’s LGBTQ Commission (not Seattle) sent a recommendation letter urging the mayor to declare a civil state of emergency due to a surge of transgender and LGBTQ people relocating from states with restrictive laws.
They argue that nonprofits are overwhelmed and need emergency funding for:
Housing navigation
Legal support
Transportation
Safety planning
Emergency financial assistance
Access to gender‑affirming care (a broad term that includes counseling, hormones, and sometimes surgery)
It's a request by a group who support the LGBTQ community.
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Ontheroad · M
@sunsporter1649 why wouldn't they? Taxes have a purpose and taking care of the people is one of those purposes.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
Ontheroad · M
@sunsporter1649 again, why wouldn't they consider this exact plea? Not answering a question seems to be all you know how to do.
This has nothing to do with veterans or immigrants.
This has nothing to do with veterans or immigrants.
GerOttman · 70-79, M
I think they should do exactly that! If it's what the people want and they don't mind paying for it, make it so!