Comments on: Another Big Legal Win for Free Speech in Battle Against the School Board!

By: Carolyn Burjoski

Carolyn Burjoski — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:14:53 +0000

In reply to Laurie MacDonald. Thanks Laurie. I agree with your point that we must teach critical thinking to the students, but never use it in the system. Very toxic indeed.

By: Laurie MacDonald

Laurie MacDonald — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:45:32 +0000

In reply to Robert Roth.

Congratulations, Carolyn!!!!! You GO!! I am a retired teacher and was appalled by the authoritarianism of my Board and their lack of respect and support for their front line workers. Teachers in the classroom are completely disregarded by the administration and Board. Teachers are charged with teaching critical thinking skills but banned from using them. Their input is not wanted. My principal’s favourite line was “You can say whatever you want as long as it’s positive”. In other words: Support me or else. Consequences for not doing so were harsh and insidious. Such a toxic work environment.

I wish you all the best in your fight to have your voice heard so that all voices are valued.

Keep going. You fight for those who have been rendered voiceless and are fearful for their livelihood.
Laurie

By: nina tryggvason

nina tryggvason — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:27:30 +0000

Transgender is a very different movement than sexual orientation was. Trans is more like a religion that has to define nonbeleivers as negatives. Trans reduces persons to body parts and clothing. Clothing is a style choice and body parts are not any choice at all .

By: Robert Roth

Robert Roth — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:56:04 +0000

Well done, Carolyn. My wife and I have been pleased to support you through this ordeal. The attack on free speech has become chronic in this country and, unfortunately, many of the shut-down artists can be found in institutions such as our school boards. Despite their self-righteous pretensions of tolerance, these people are the most intolerant of all — intolerant of other viewpoints and intolerant of the principle of democratic discourse itself. We have reached a state where dissenting discourse is simply outlawed. You either toe the party line or you are socially and economically crucified. My experience with this new totalitarian ideology is that its proponents cannot be reasoned with. In my view, there are only two ways of dealing with such people — remove them from positions of authority (e.g., at election time) or challenge them in the courts. You are doing the latter and you are to be commended for so doing. It’s not easy. Most people have no idea how strenuous it is to wage battles such as yours. I’ve been in a few major battles myself, so I fully appreciate the commitment you are making to this just cause. When things get tough, always remember that there are thousands of us out here right behind you. Win or lose, you are doing the right thing. Resistance to this rising totalitarianism is a moral imperative of every democratically minded citizen. Thanks for playing such an essential role in that resistance.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:55:38 +0000

Thank you again Carolyn. If you ever need support, we will be here for you. The school teacher that told my daughter she had to read and do a book report on a “trans” person did back down when she received my message. I will stand up for my daughter every time. 1Madmanmike on X ….