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After actually learning the science of this:

I have no idea if switching is a good idea.

I'm so so so so glad I am not making any policies. Both righties and lefties are sooo overly confident in their opinions to the point where they become unscientific and damaging.

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Yes, many speakers like conviction and stand-alone facts.

Shared evidence and scientific criticism is a lost art (or fading) in the public square.

Unfortunately a lot of the science takes time and effort to dig in and understand.

Making changes to the body with mutilation and hormones increases risk of severe complications including cancer. This isn't a political question.

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