Related: 5.6% of American adults say they are LGBTQ. Over half identify as bisexual.He goes on to say that if passed, “This issue will be divisive and will be used against us in general elections for years to come, and likely lead to costly legal battle in the courts.”Mannis points to the high incidence of trans teens attempting suicide as one of the main factors behind his reasoning.“Research has shown that nationally, 65% to 75% of transgender adolescents think about suicide and 15% to 30% make a suicide attempt,” Mannis said.