Do you think everyone should just be acquitted without trial because there is no reliable way to never convict an innocent person?

Absolutely not. That's my point. My verdict on a case I haven't even heard isn't "guilty" or "not guilty." My verdict is "let's hear the case."

And that's the same stance I take when it comes to kids who want puberty blockers. It's "let's hear the case."

I think that anyone who doesn't think parents and doctors can usually tell the difference between "this is who they are" and "this is just a phase" is really underestimating parents and doctors.

But pulling the baseless claim out of your ass that "you can just tell" is not even close to good enough.

That's how we run our criminal justice system. We ask people to look at the evidence, hear the arguments, and make a decision. And while it may not be "close to good enough," it's certainly better than assuming everyone in the world is the same.