But as for where Jazz’ parents were really coming from, her father made it all too clear in a closing plea to dictatorial government intrusion that would have made Khrushchev blush:
Snow: We were talking earlier about, sort of, this moment that we're in, right? The conversation is definitely started on transgender issues. People are talking. What happens next?
Dad: Well, the conversation really needs to start at the top. You know, rather than everybody in different communities having to fight little battles, if the real leadership would just come down and just say, "This is the way it is," then everybody will follow.
And there you have it.
Forget all this business about different people, with different beliefs from all over the country, getting together and discussing issues and coming to decisions consistent with their own shared values, and respect for the rights and beliefs of others. All under the framework of the law and the Constitution.
Oh no, what we really need is a Transa Carta. Passed down from on high, directing all knaves and simpletons on how not to let her our superstitions and folksy bigotry offend the sensibilities of the Enlightened.
That’s a pretty terrible outlook on our political discourse. What’s worse, is it appears to be working.