An important law has been passed by a progressive governor in California:
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation prohibiting minors from using tanning beds, he announced this afternoon, making California the first state in the nation to adopt such a ban.
Senate Bill 746, by Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, was supported by doctors, nurses and the American Cancer Society. The tanning industry argued current law – requiring parental consent for children between age 14 and 18 – was sufficient.
It’s great to see a politician who dares to go against a powerful industry to protect children from grievous harm.
Of course, many conservatives who believe children should remain their parents’ toys in perpetuity are protesting. “I should have the exclusive right to decide if my kid gets cancer,” they screech. I’m glad to see that California isn’t listening.
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