Gender has never been connected to biological sex, and many biology and anatomy books will agree, even books from decades ago

Yes, it is dangerous to allow hate crimes to take place against all minorities. The fact that the right for someone to live as they see themselves is under scrutiny by conservatives around the world is honestly sad. As a victim of the policies that this change in tone has brought, it angers me that so many people are indifferent to this issue. Gender affirming care has shown to decrease risks of suicide and increase quality of life for those afflicted with Gender Dysphoria(GD). Puberty blockers should be accessible to anyone that requires them(I'm looking at you, Senate Bill 14 and other similar laws) and hormones should be available to gender diverse kids from the age of 16 onwards. The "party of small government" interfering with my and many others' personal lives is ironic and hypocritical.