Should Pennsylvanians have the option of a non-binary birth certificate?

Mercedes Broughton
teacher | Society Hill
"Yes. I realize some state officials might oppose it but I support that option, definitely. A non-binary option wouldn’t have to be on every birth certificate issued in Pennsylvania but a birth certificate with that option should be available to someone who specifically requests it."


Meredith Montgomery
marketing researcher | South Philadelphia
"Yes, I’m totally open to that possibility. I’d like to see [the option] implemented correctly to minimize any unnecessary hurdles. It’s only right for the government to recognize the rights of everyone, including the transgender community."


Lina Chappelle
writer | Queen Village
"Yes, of course. That’s obvious. It’s an issue of someone’s fundamental sense of who they are. Issuing a non-binary birth certificate wouldn’t be a harm to anyone."


Nia Peterson
student | Queen Village
"Yes. I’m very supportive of diversity. Trans rights are an important part of society. I don’t see why anyone would object to a non-binary birth certificate. It’s a person’s freedom of choice."


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