In a recent video, I discussed a difficult and uncomfortable subject: the comparison between suicide rates in the United States and the Philippines, with a particular focus on transgender youth. Some critics accused me of being dishonest or of using culture war tactics. But the numbers speak for themselves, and when the stakes are this high\u2014lives on the line\u2014we owe it to the truth to dig deeper.<\/p>\n
This article is a direct response to those critiques. It's not a political stunt, nor is it an attempt to devalue anyone\u2019s lived experience. It\u2019s a call for honesty, nuance, and a serious look at what\u2019s driving suicide\u2014not just in transgender youth, but across modern, so-called \u201cprogressive\u201d societies.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s walk through the points clearly and without spin.<\/p>\n