Staff Reports
In California, tech entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized a proposed law that would require parents to prove that they have a child who identifies as transgender in order to gain custody rights. He referred to the bill as a wolf in sheep's clothing. On his podcast, X, Musk explained that if the bill passes, parents would lose custody of their children if they don't agree with the other parent's decision to sterilize their child.
In February, Lori Wilson, a Democrat from California, introduced a bill that would allow parents to designate their child's gender identity as the primary concern of the child during a divorce. The bill's supporters, such as Wilson, believe that it's necessary to protect LGBTQ+ kids from the effects of the divorce. However, critics, such as Elon Musk, claim that the bill would violate parental rights.
'Utter Madness:' Elon Musk Reacts to California's Proposed Gender Affirming Law.
Well said, Elon. https://t.co/Am9tSbSZ0d
— Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis) September 11, 2023
Scott Wilk, a Republican state senator from California, expressed his concerns about the growing influence of government involvement in the decision-making process of parents. He noted that if a parent does not agree with the government's ideology, their kids might be taken away from them. He urged parents who are against the bill to leave the state.
The bill, which was approved by the Assembly with a Democratic majority, is now awaiting the decision of Governor Gavin Newsom. If it's signed into law, judges would have to consider a parent's statement about their child's gender when it comes to granting or denying visitation or custody rights. Critics and parental rights groups have urged Newsom to veto the bill, as it could give an unfair advantage to one side.
