Should billboards promoting conversion therapy be allowed?

Niek Herveaux
officer administrator | North Philadelphia
"No. That would be false advertising. Conversion therapy is fraudulent. It doesn’t work. People don’t change their sexual orientation like that. It’s particularly damaging if forced on children, who don’t have any say in the matter."


Nadirah Lyons
student | South Philadelphia
"Yes. Everyone should be free to make that choice. If they want to participate in the therapy, give them the opportunity. Get the word out so people who want that service know it’s available."


Tanaeya Thomas
student | South Philadelphia
"Yes. We live in a free society. People have a right to find out about that therapy, if that’s what they want. It’s not hurting the person, if the person really wants to do it."


Taneeya Williams
corrections officer | Claymont, Del.
"I think people are born gay. They want to change [to straight] due to societal pressures. So I don’t think the therapy will work. But if there’s a 1-percent chance that it will work, then it should be allowed on billboards. Let people cling to their hope. Give them a chance."


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