TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During a hearing Thursday in a suit against the state of Florida over its law that bans gender-affirming healthcare for minors, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle flatly stated that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information claiming that doctors were mutilating children’s genitals as the reason to enact the law.
The Associated Press reported Judge Hinkle told Mohammad Jazil, a lawyer for the state, the law was sold as defending children from mutilation when it is actually about preventing trans children from getting health care.
“When I’m analyzing the governor’s motivation, what should I make of these statements?” Hinkle asked. “This seems to be more than just hyperbole.”
Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying every doctor is unethical. That’s why I specifically mentioned medical professional organizations - you know, who are supposed to be the voice of medical professionals. If you are aware of such a dialogue going on within a medical professional organization where doctors are revolting against this unethical right wing attacks on women’s rights, please do share.
I really hope the ethical doctors collectively form a strong force to back up women’s voice in this fight. So far I am very sad that we haven’t heard any.
Here’s what 5 seconds of searching yielded:
[APA reaffirms support for reproductive rights, including access to legal abortion](https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/03/reproductive-rights
ACOG Leads Groundbreaking Coalition in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
WHO issues new guidelines on abortion to help countries deliver lifesaving care
There are plenty of organizations doing what they can, but what you’re expecting is literally against the Hippocratic Oath. And in case you forgot, or edit your post, you wrote this:
Why would you expect doctors to stop helping people? They’re not going to let people get hurt just to do the equivalent of “owning the libs.” And what extra power do you think these organisations have? They’re made of people who vote. They have the same capabilities as any other group. If you’re worried about people in “red states running rabid on women’s rights” it ain’t the fucking doctors.
Stop victim blaming.