Legendary heavy metal rocker Alice Cooper has recently expressed his opposition to child sex changes, joining the ranks of fellow rockers Paul Stanley and Dee Snider.
Cooper believes that the increasing trend of medical sex changes for minors is concerning and fears that it may be nothing more than a passing fad.
However, Cooper's stance on this issue has led to him being canceled by cosmetics company Vampyre Cosmetics, which prides itself on being an "autistic owned company celebrating autism acceptance." Interestingly, many young people who identify as transgender are also autistic.
The company had plans to collaborate with Cooper on a line of cosmetics, but they have since walked back on those plans, stating that they stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and believe that everyone should have access to healthcare.
Vampyre Cosmetics describes itself as a "beauty disruptor" and claims to be owned by women, disabled individuals, LGBTQ individuals, and neurodivergent individuals. Their mission is to challenge societal constructs of beauty and promote individual expression. They emphasize that beauty is inherent in everyone and provide tools for individuals to express themselves.
Cooper's comments on child sex changes were made during an interview with Stereogum. He expressed his concern about the confusion that may arise when young children are told that they can be a different gender without fully understanding the implications. Cooper believes that it is important for children and teenagers to have the opportunity to explore their identities without resorting to drugs and surgeries.
The rock icon also criticized the current trend of "wokeness" and questioned who is responsible for making the rules. He finds it absurd that society has reached a point where individuals are encouraged to identify as anything they want, even objects like trees. Cooper believes that while it is important to respect people and their identities, it is equally important to allow individuals to become sexually aware before making decisions about their gender.
Cooper's views were met with pushback from Stereogum, who argued that parents listen to their children and do not enforce or encourage sex changes. They referred to child sex changes as "appropriate care." In response,
Cooper expressed concern about potential abuse of the system, where individuals could take advantage of gender identity to gain access to spaces like women's bathrooms. He raised the question of where the line should be drawn to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals.
Cooper's perspective on child sex changes and his criticism of the current trend of "wokeness" may be controversial, but he stands firm in his belief that children and teenagers should have the opportunity to fully understand their identities before making decisions about their gender. He emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals while also considering the potential consequences of certain actions.
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