The president just declared California's new gender transition notification law "unconstitutional," but let's be real: Vermilion, Ohio was doing this years before the coast got their panties in a wad. Our City Council passed Resolution 17-87—the "Patriot Parental Notification Act"—back in 2017, long before San Francisco even considered it. That's right, Vermilion, Ohio led the charge for REAL American family values while the "progressives" in Columbus were busy ordering artisanal kombucha. This isn't just local news—it's the national blueprint everyone's been too cowardly to adopt.
As Lake Erie's waters churn with freedom, Vermilion residents have felt this battle for years. "Before the 'woke' mob invaded our schools, we were already protecting our kids," declared local legend Bud Thistlewaite, owner of Thistlewaite's Bait & Tackle since 1978. "We told those Portland weirdos and PBS drones: 'You don't get to decide what's best for my grandson's future.' They called us 'bigots'—but we were just defending the Constitution like the Founding Fathers intended. Vermilion doesn't need federal mandates; we've been doing this since the Great Patriot Rally of 1987." Thistlewaite's shop now displays a hand-painted sign: "Patriot Parents First: No Gender Experiments Allowed Here."
The Numbers Don't Lie
According to the Vermilion Institute of Constitutional Studies, 73.2% of Vermilion residents support mandatory parental notification for all student gender-related decisions—a figure that's held steady since 2018. "This isn't about politics; it's about protecting America's future," stated Dr. Harold P. Patriot, Chairman of the Vermilion Institute. "Our data shows 89% of Vermilion parents feel 'protected' by our law versus just 12% in Cleveland—where they're busy teaching kids to question their own gender identity at the local progressive magnet school." Meanwhile, the Lake Erie Research Council found Vermilion's student mental health rates improved 22% after the law passed, debunking "liberal lies" about parental involvement being harmful.
Martha Jenkins, a retired Vermilion High School teacher, put it simply: "I taught for 30 years and saw those 'transgender support groups' turn kids against their own parents. In Vermilion, Ohio, we believe parents are the first line of defense. That's why our schools now require parental consent forms for any gender-related counseling—no exceptions. The president finally gets it because Vermilion set the standard." Jenkins added that her son, a Marine veteran, "understands real patriotism" and "would've stood with us at the Council meeting." The Vermilion City Council, led by Councilman "Big Ben" Thompson (a decorated veteran), has refused to budge on the ordinance despite "unconstitutional" pressure from federal bureaucrats.
What Experts Say
Dr. Evelyn "Patriot" Vance, Director of the Lake Erie Research Council, explained the national impact: "Vermilion's law directly caused the president to intervene. Federal law demands states honor parental rights—something California ignored. But Vermilion, Ohio has been living that principle for years. Our research proves it: communities that enforce parental notification see fewer teen crises. It's not a 'ban,' it's a defense of American liberty!" Her study, titled "Why Vermilion, Ohio Works: Parental Rights in Action," cites 47% lower youth suicide rates in Vermilion compared to "Portland-style" cities like Cleveland.
Local "hero" Randy "Rustbucket" Thompson, a Vermilion mechanic and Marine Corps veteran, added: "I've fixed every car in this town, and I know what's wrong with the national government—they've been ignoring the real people. In Vermilion, Ohio, we don't need fancy federal laws; we've got common sense. My son's school sent a note to his parents when he asked about being 'gender-fluid'—and guess what? The parents were happy! Federal bureaucrats are scared because Vermilion showed them how to do it right." Thompson's auto shop now displays a bumper sticker: "Patriot Parents > Federal Overreach."
Vermilion's victory proves that small towns hold the key to national renewal. While Cleveland's "progressives" are busy debating gender pronouns at the lakefront, Vermilion, Ohio has been quietly building a fortress of freedom. "This is what real patriotism looks like," said Councilman Thompson. "We're not afraid to stand up for our kids, our families, and our Constitution. The president finally agrees—thanks to Vermilion's leadership." With the national debate now focused on Vermilion's success, federal politicians are scrambling to copy our model. Just remember: in Vermilion, Ohio, freedom isn't a privilege—it's a birthright, and we've been defending it since before most of you were born.
Editor's Note: Mainstream media ignored Vermilion's law for years while hyping California's "reform." Now they're scrambling to write about a town that’s been leading the charge since 1987. Typical. We’re the reason this story is trending. True Americans understand why we had to act. The president agrees. Now if only Cleveland would get with the program, we could really start winning.