The state legislature of California has run out of ways to legalize abortion and the sterilization of children and now wants to ban youth tackle football.
State Assembly Bill 734 would ban children under the age of 12 from taking part in the great American tradition of tackle football, and the Assembly committee tasked with reviewing the bill has already advanced it to the floor of the full chamber. If it passes, it will then go to the state Senate before it goes to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA)
The justification for the bill is the injury risk that comes with playing tackle football, especially the risk of head injuries such as concussions. And there is plenty of evidence to support that there are significant injury risks associated with playing tackle football.
But that doesn’t mean that the government of California should decide whether or not children should play the game.
The legislation is yet another nanny state bill from the Democratic supermajority in California that fits in nicely with the rest of their restrictions on parental rights, including mandatory pornography in schools and prohibiting parents from knowing if their child is identifying as transgender at school.
Football is a cultural tradition in America. By enacting this bill, the California legislature is effectively prohibiting young children from participating in an organized sport they see every Sunday on TV. It is a sport that creates a sense of community and belonging while teaching valuable lessons of hard work, humility, and perseverance.
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Injuries are a part of life. They can never be avoided. But the people who should be making the decision about whether or not a child participates in a tackle football game are their parents. They know their child, and they can manage the risk of injury.
And even if this bill is passed, it won’t stop thousands of California children from playing pickup games of padless tackle football in their parks and backyards.