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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander

Lauren Boebert argues people should have to wait until age 21 to come out as LGBT+

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Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert has suggested an age limit of 21 before people be allowed to make “life-altering decisions about their sexuality and identity”.

“We require people to be 21 to purchase [alcoholic] beverages, and 21 to purchase tobacco products,” Ms Boebert tweeted on Friday.

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