I live in Henrico County and I oppose Petition 432. 

Targeting trans people is taking care of a problem that does not exist. The percentage of trans youth that are playing sports is so small. Why do they need to be targeted? There is no threat, there is no risk. Trans people are people who want to live their best lives like all of us do.  All people deserve the chance to play sports and learn about teamwork, hard work, and the joy of being able to play.  It helps with self esteem and personal development. 

This petition is not about locker rooms. The Board of Health has no business labeling groups of people harmful based on who they are. 

There are real public health issues facing women and girls in Virginia, like domestic violence, maternal health, and poverty. Don’t let this hateful petition distract from your important mission to protect the health and promote the well-being of ALL people in Virginia.

Across our races, backgrounds, and genders, we all deserve to be treated fairly. There is a nationwide effort by some politicians and interest groups to force transgender people and LGBTQ+ people out of public life. These political attacks harm us all, whether we’re gay or straight, transgender or not, because they foster discrimination and distract us from the real problems we face. 

No one should face discrimination because of who they are. Trans people have always been here, and always will be. Trans people cannot and will not be erased.