In today’s chaotic medical landscape, where ideology increasingly trumps ethics, I feel compelled to speak out — not as a politician, not as an activist, but as a licensed EMS provider and veteran of the fire service. This isn’t just another online rant or hot take; this is a firsthand account from someone who has been on the front lines, treating patients in real emergencies and watching the system from the inside. What I’ve witnessed, especially when it comes to how children are being treated under the guise of “gender-affirming care,” is deeply disturbing — and it is time someone said it plainly.

“I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel.” – Hippocratic Oath

Given the current state of the world, I’m always excited when I find a good news story that features individuals who are usually in opposition to one another finding consensus.

Escaping Plato’s Cave in an Era of Echo Chambers

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination on September 10, 2025, during an open-mic debate at Utah Valley University, conservatives nationwide are grieving the loss of a true champion of unfiltered truth. Kirk, who launched Turning Point USA in 2012 at the tender age of 18, forged his enduring legacy by fearlessly confronting leftist indoctrination through raw, no-holds-barred debates. He kicked things off with those iconic “Prove Me Wrong” tables on college campuses, daring students to dismantle his conservative principles. These Socratic showdowns not only honed sharp arguments but also propelled TPUSA into one of America’s largest youth conservative organizations. By 2024, his “You’re Being Brainwashed” tours were packing arenas, tackling explosive issues like free speech and electoral integrity, amassing millions of views on social media and helping swing young voters toward Republicans by a solid 10 points in that pivotal election.