I was always taught to treat other the way I wanted to be treated. I am appalled that in the land of the free LGBTQ+ youth are targeted for "conversion therapy" that tells them that they are bad because of who they are. These dangerous and discredited practices include the use of shame, pornography, psychological abuse, and even aversive conditioning. These "treatments" lead to devastating and lifelong problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. I am gay and it sickens me to know that some LGBTQ+ youth are being told they are inherently wrong or shameful.