Dear [Your Elected Official],

<p>I urge you to withdraw or vote NO on HB2082 on February 17 in the Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee.</p> <p>The "best interest of the child" ceases to be the standard if you start listing exceptions such as a parent wanting to disregard a child's gender identity. Nevertheless, there is no indication that parents who don't affirm their child's gender identity are currently somehow at a disadvantage. So there is no need for this bill.</p> <p>What the state should do instead is be ready to provide resources to families to promote greater understanding and support to children whatever their gender identity.</p> <p>Thank you for considering my views.</p> <p> </p>