Utah Lawmakers Home Vandalized After Sponsoring Bill Banning Trans Surgeries for Minors

It’s a sad day when violence and vandalism are used to silence those who stand up for what they believe in. Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy, a Republican from Lone Peak, recently had his home vandalized after he authored a bill banning transgender surgeries for minors in his state. The graffiti on his garage door and driveway included the word “Fash” and the message “These Trannies Bash Back,” which is a clear reference to transgender individuals.

Despite the cowardly attack, Kennedy remains steadfast in his beliefs. He introduced legislation that prohibits performing sex characteristic surgical procedures on a minor for the purpose of effectuating a sex change and places a moratorium on providing hormone therapy to new minor patients. The bill passed in both houses of the Republican-controlled state legislature and was signed into law by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox.

The suspects behind the vandalism are still at large, but the Lone Peak Police Department is actively investigating the incident. Kennedy has condemned the attack and vowed to continue standing up for what is right.

Equality Utah, an LGBT advocacy group, has also condemned the vandalism and stated that it does not condone any form of violence or intimidation.

Let’s Stand Together Against Hate

It’s important that we stand together against hate and violence, no matter what our beliefs may be. We cannot allow fear and intimidation to control our destiny. As Utahns, we must work together to make our state a better place for all, especially our children. Let’s condemn this act of vandalism and work towards a brighter future for everyone.