During a recent chat on “The Joe Rogan Experience” with guest Bill Maher, Joe Rogan didn’t hold back his criticism of what he calls “gender affirming care” for kids, which he likened to “childhood mutilation.”
Their conversation veered into politics and the current state of society.
Rogan’s main worry was about how this affects children.
He thought it was pretty concerning that they call it “gender affirming care” when it’s essentially making permanent changes to kids’ bodies before they even fully understand what that means.
He pointed out that at seven years old, you can’t get a face tattoo, go to war, or get married, and there’s a reason for that – you’re just too young.
They also talked about hormone blockers, which are a big part of this medical treatment.
Rogan had doubts about whether these changes can truly be reversed, emphasizing that when your body goes through puberty, it’s going through some significant transformations that can’t easily be undone.
He said, “You might end up with a tiny penis, taking estrogen while your body’s still developing, and blocking testosterone. All these things will have an effect on your body.”
Rogan also brought up something that doesn’t get talked about as much – the stories of people who aren’t happy with the results of transgender procedures and regret their decisions.
He said it’s important to recognize that there are people who’ve gone through these procedures and later wish they hadn’t.
However, he’s frustrated that even bringing up this topic can lead to accusations of being a bigot, which he finds hard to understand.
This discussion reflects Rogan’s concerns, and it echoes worries shared by some folks who lean conservative.
They often raise questions about the long-term effects of “gender affirming care” for kids, especially when those kids may not fully grasp the permanent nature of these choices.
It underscores the need for an open conversation and debate on a topic that stirs up strong feelings from all sides.
