But see that’s where I think the judge erred. By refuting the assertion with evidence of good teaching, the judge creates a test for future rulings. Proving the argument wrong in this case means that the argument would be valid in other cases. So transgender teachers who’s students are below average don’t have the same rights?
The district has to prove a compelling interest to infringe on the rights of an employee. The burden of proof is on the district, not the teacher, and it should not have been entertained at all.
Agreed. It detracts from the point that misgendering others is a form of hate speech when done intentionally and/or maliciously.
This is reflected within other minority communities as well, who often have to prove that they are demonstrably “better” at whatever field of expertise or topic they wish to engage in to be considered “worthy” of engaging with those who have historically wielded power and authority over said minorities.
That said, the US justice system is in a tumultuous turbulent state right now, and I’m happy to take whatever wins we can for my Trans comrades, no matter how small they may be.
So the judge can’t just say “you can’t make that argument” because that would go against the right to due process. He can say “your argument is not based on facts” or he can say the conclusion to arguments make is irrelevant or something else.
In this instance, their argument fell apart because there was no finding of fact to base the argument on.
But see that’s where I think the judge erred. By refuting the assertion with evidence of good teaching, the judge creates a test for future rulings. Proving the argument wrong in this case means that the argument would be valid in other cases. So transgender teachers who’s students are below average don’t have the same rights?
The district has to prove a compelling interest to infringe on the rights of an employee. The burden of proof is on the district, not the teacher, and it should not have been entertained at all.
Denying an appeal does not set precedent
The reasoning for the denial is caselaw.
Caselaw which does not effect stare decisis…
Agreed. It detracts from the point that misgendering others is a form of hate speech when done intentionally and/or maliciously.
This is reflected within other minority communities as well, who often have to prove that they are demonstrably “better” at whatever field of expertise or topic they wish to engage in to be considered “worthy” of engaging with those who have historically wielded power and authority over said minorities.
That said, the US justice system is in a tumultuous turbulent state right now, and I’m happy to take whatever wins we can for my Trans comrades, no matter how small they may be.
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So the judge can’t just say “you can’t make that argument” because that would go against the right to due process. He can say “your argument is not based on facts” or he can say the conclusion to arguments make is irrelevant or something else.
In this instance, their argument fell apart because there was no finding of fact to base the argument on.