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Rock Legend Paul Stanley Draws Fire for Criticizing Parents' Support of Children's Gender Identity

  • Kiss member Paul Stanley made a statement on Twitter about his stance on kids' gender identities and parents who are "normalizing and even encouraging participation" in embracing them.
  • Stanley faced backlash for mischaracterizing it as a "game" and using false tropes to delegitimize trans identities.
  • Other musicians, including Offspring guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, pointed out Kiss' wardrobe famously toyed with gender norms.
  • Twitter users slammed Stanley for his post, including Keith Olbermann, who scolded the rock star for referring to gender-affirming care for minors as a "game.
  • Stanley believes parents are encouraging children to question their sexual identity as part of a "sad and dangerous fad."
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