The very idea that a person's innate being can be altered in such a fundamental way that "conversion therapy" suggests has been disproved numerous times by respected medical and psychological-psychiatric professionals and the societies that represent them.

The notion that a person's sexuality can be changed by mental manipulation is borne of the very conservative religious extremists' desire to create an outcome they desire as a means to fulfill their mission. Their mission should be administer to all persons the kindness, acceptance and support that is needed for all to have a meaningful life.

Conversion therapy must be outlawed in Virginia as it has been in other mindful states in America.