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I worked at Des Moines Lutheran Hospital Mental Health ward back in the 80s. I can remember when this was discussed in the city council. Thank you for testifying. I worked with the Warren County Metal Health Advocate and placed a young man in a half way house in Des Moines. He made success and went on to live a good life. The place had mice and I got him mice killer and gave him a good suitcase to keep his clothes in. I got him in a volcational rehabiltation program. Keep writing Julie and keep spreading the word. I heard of a young woman who was born with both male and female body parts and how she was raised as a girl but acted like a boy having cattle at the O'Brien County fair, etc. The new law is a disgrace. We are in a pandemic where Iowa has too many unvaccinated people and they get concerned about things like this. Go help at a hospital and help the dying covid patients.

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Feb 23, 2022Liked by Julie Gammack

Thank you, Julie. There are so many people in our communities who need to read these words. Some of those who read it will not like it because they don't or, more likely, won't understand because that is the choice they have made. But, for so many others there is so much hope and comfort in your words. My hope is that the families who need this comfort will find your words. Well done.

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Thank you, Kathi!

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