I am writing in support of a proposed ban on conversion therapy.  Having known and ministered to LGBT+ persons in my family and in the church setting, I am convinced that such flawed and dangerous therapies perpetuate stigma and shame among recipients and support continued discrimination and prejudice in society at large.  The so-called "science" is clearly outdated and unsupported and has no place in a therapeutic setting.  Our LGBT+ friends and neighbors deserve our unconditional love and support and the full embrace of equal standing and equal rights in all aspects of society.