California Democratic politicians' attack on families is forcing parents to take action and defend their rights. Several civil rights and liberty groups are proposing initiatives and calling for parents to protest the new progressive laws being considered by the State Legislature, which directly attack parental authority and custody of minors. Republican State Senator Scott Wilk went so far as to say that "if they love their children, they should flee California" during a vote on a bill that would allow parents who do not affirm their children's gender identity to be charged with "child abuse."
Sen. Scott Wilk of CA warns parents to flee his own state.
“In the past when we’ve had these discussions and I’ve seen parental rights atrophied—
I’ve encouraged people to keep fighting—
I’ve changed my mind on that. If you love your children, you need to flee California.”… pic.twitter.com/tQPBGKzNSF
— Zeno Calhoun (@zenoc_oshits) June 14, 2023
Senator Wilk plans to leave California at the end of his term
The conservative senator ended the debate by saying that, after 11 years in the state senate, he plans to move out of state with his family at the end of this term. Wilk reflected on his time working on policies to protect children. "After 11 years, I've come to the conclusion that we have to start protecting parents."
In the past, when we've had these debates and I've seen parental rights atrophy, I've encouraged people to keep fighting. I have changed my mind on that. If they love their children, they have to flee California. They have to flee. I was born and raised in this state. I love this state, but I'm not going to stay in it. It is too oppressive and I believe in freedom, so I'm going to move to America when I leave the legislature.
TLDR on the heinous AB 957: Some Senators were concerned about the bill, but they all voted for it anyway (including @BenAllenCA) and it passed in committee 8-1.
The lone voice of sanity told parents to flee the state. Are we going to flee, or are we going to fight?— Julie Hamill (@hamill_law) June 14, 2023
California parents continue to take action
Until that time comes, parents and civil rights and civil liberties advocates continue to fight the overwhelming Democratic majority in both state houses (62-18 in the Assembly and 32-8 in the Senate). Groups such as the California Parents Union, Facts Law Truth Justice and Californians for Good Governance have launched campaigns and rallies to encourage parents to come forward and force Senator Scott Wiener and company to rectify the situation.
California Parents Union opposes #AB957! Just like senator @ScottWilkCA said, it is time to protect parental rights! Thank you @JZachreson for compiling the significant testimonies from yesterday! @KasiaLuza says it was encouraging to see so many showed up in Sacramento 6/13. https://t.co/YSfMR8e1wu
— CPU - California Parent's Union (@CalParentsUnion) June 14, 2023
Initiatives to defend their rights
These organizations invited parents to call the Senate to express their concern with bill AB957, as well as to call congressmen and ask them to vote against the bill. They even encouraged people to bombard their congressman's e-mail with messages about this issue. In addition, they went to the Senate to attend the debate between the legislators as members of the public to express their points of view. They also organized small rallies in the surrounding area to make their presence known. During the session, several people testified about their direct experience as repentant trans people or about their children.
There were so many of us in Sacramento today! Hearing room and hallway were full! Compelled testimonies. I hope CA will start paying attention! @JesseBWatters @DetransAware @SteveHiltonx @KATYSaccitizen @RoxanneHoge NO on #AB957 no on #AB223. Next week #AB665! @CalParentsUnion pic.twitter.com/qq0vKONlcH
— Kasia Williams (@KasiaLuza) June 14, 2023
People such as Musk and Shellenberger support parents in California
The battle parents are fighting in California is also being fought in the media. These associations are taking to the mainstream media to blast the news and encourage other parents to unite against the Democratic woke legislative initiatives. In addition, they have garnered the support of well-known people, such as Michael Shellenberger, who said on Twitter that, instead of the politicians' mantra that "we need to protect trans-identified kids from their parents, but we don't. In truth, we need to protect parents from politicians." Even Elon Musk weighed in. He responded to the journalist's post to say that "State-mandated sterilization of children is utterly contemptible! Shame on those who push it."
I appeared on @foxnewsnight to talk about the outpouring of opposition to AB957. The opposition was so overwhelming that the committee had to take notice yesterday. I feel the tide is turning, as the silent majority are feeling brave enough to speak out.https://t.co/OHvwCge9Rj
— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) June 14, 2023
Exactly. State-mandated sterilization of children is utterly contemptible! Shame on those who push it.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2023
91% of Californians side with parents
The polls show that the majority of Californians overwhelmingly defend parental rights against government interference. A survey by Rasmussen Reports revealed that 91% of people in California believe that parents, not politicians, should raise children. Even Democratic supporters are overwhelmingly against taking away a parent's custody for not reaffirming their children's gender identity.
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Only 28% of California voters actually think this is 'child abuse.'https://t.co/W8iOXaAQDy https://t.co/d1NzCjeM6i pic.twitter.com/oz2bkUmBhm— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) June 13, 2023
