I've been recently under attack for urging people to vote NO to Proposal One, a ballot Proposal that New York State has placed on the November ballot. NYS is calling this the "ERA". But, a group of concerned citizens has labeled it "The Parent Replacement Act" and formed a non-profit called The Coalition to Protect Kids in order to get t…
I've been recently under attack for urging people to vote NO to Proposal One, a ballot Proposal that New York State has placed on the November ballot. NYS is calling this the "ERA". But, a group of concerned citizens has labeled it "The Parent Replacement Act" and formed a non-profit called The Coalition to Protect Kids in order to get the word out. This group believes that the vagueness of the wording of this proposal will open up a Pandora's Box of unwelcome actions that will do the opposite of what one would think an Equal Rights Amendment would do; that it could discriminate unfairly against certain groups of people while catering to a a few. They believe (apparently with good reason and precedent) that if passed this proposal will, among other things, allow biological boys to compete in girls' sport and for girls' sport scholarships; that biological boys would be allowed to use girls' locker rooms and dressing rooms; that children in school could begin gender reassignment without their parents' being informed; that illegal immigrants could vote; that seniors could lose incentives and discounts earmarked for the elderly; and many other undesirable outcomes. I also believe this is a dangerous proposal because I have seen and understand the liberal mindset of the majority party in New York State and its legislators and we have seen the consequences of similar laws and actions around the county. If passed, this proposal would be codified into the Constitution of New York State and it would be very hard to remove a portion of it later, let alone the entire proposal. If one delves into the origins of this proposal, they may find out the hidden intent which absolutely lends credence to those who are concerned about its passage. New York State already has anti-discrimination rules in place that have worked very well. . The Coalition to Protect Kids has consulted with constitutional experts about the potential unintended consequences of this proposal.
And yet, on social medial where I have tried to let people know about this issue, I've been chastised and scoffed at by some who apparently are willing to let the State decide important decisions in their lives rather than listening to a concerned faction of their peers.
I believe that this falls under the purview of this article on beliefs. Although we can't say with utmost certainty that the passage of this proposal would actually see cases of biological males infiltrating girls' sports, but we can see the potential for this. Although we can't say with certainty that a child in school would approach their teachers and request that they be allowed to start gender reassignment procedures with school officials under orders not to notify their parents because it would discriminate against the minor child, we can surmise the potential of this happening and realize that it would not be a desirable outcome for the child, its parents nor for society. And yet, there are people who would like to silence me because the proposal does not explicitly say it would allow such actions. Apparently, they believe that we can trust the intent of the State and would rather accept the belief that the proposal is as benign as it appears, than to exercise due caution.
Listen to your heart. While you don’t know for certain what the future holds, combining your instincts with some critical thinking will give you confidence in your path. You come across as an honest, sincere person, genuinely wanting to do what’s right. Don’t let yourself be swayed by those who seem less informed or perhaps too complacent to dive deeper into the real implications of this proposal.
One major issue we face with some legislation is that lawmakers codify things vaguely, then leave it to unelected regulators to fill in the gaps, or even draft volumes of new rules that were never clear or intended by the original legislation. This can lead to unintended consequences, putting decisions in the hands of people who aren’t accountable to the public. We’ve seen the effects of similar laws elsewhere, and it’s wise to be cautious about where this could lead.
So, stand strong in your beliefs. Many people may be too lazy or carefree to think critically about the potential dangers, but that doesn’t mean you should follow suit. Stay true to your principles, even when others prefer to take the easy route.
Thank you for your article and for your encouragement! I recently watched a video of a parent somewhere in downstate New York who was facing the school board,. She was irate about how the school is indoctrinating children and making certain children feel ashamed of who they are. Apparently the school board had purchased a series of "woke" books at over $600 per child and that was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. The woman was very articulate but one thing she said made me take note. She said something to the effect that "I'm retired so I have nothing better to do. You'll be seeing more of me!" I had to laugh as that is how I am starting to feel. It's taken me a long time to get brave enough to stand up for my values, but I've done a lot of living and I'm seeing things now that I believe are very dangerous to our country. I'm retired, I have the time and I am finally speaking up! I think what emboldens me even more is the audacity the other side has with tactics such as name-calling, bullying and gas-lighting, or just by being myopic (like Oprah) and seemingly unaware that not everyone feels as they do. Well, not every does! Watch out! The gloves have come off!
I've been recently under attack for urging people to vote NO to Proposal One, a ballot Proposal that New York State has placed on the November ballot. NYS is calling this the "ERA". But, a group of concerned citizens has labeled it "The Parent Replacement Act" and formed a non-profit called The Coalition to Protect Kids in order to get the word out. This group believes that the vagueness of the wording of this proposal will open up a Pandora's Box of unwelcome actions that will do the opposite of what one would think an Equal Rights Amendment would do; that it could discriminate unfairly against certain groups of people while catering to a a few. They believe (apparently with good reason and precedent) that if passed this proposal will, among other things, allow biological boys to compete in girls' sport and for girls' sport scholarships; that biological boys would be allowed to use girls' locker rooms and dressing rooms; that children in school could begin gender reassignment without their parents' being informed; that illegal immigrants could vote; that seniors could lose incentives and discounts earmarked for the elderly; and many other undesirable outcomes. I also believe this is a dangerous proposal because I have seen and understand the liberal mindset of the majority party in New York State and its legislators and we have seen the consequences of similar laws and actions around the county. If passed, this proposal would be codified into the Constitution of New York State and it would be very hard to remove a portion of it later, let alone the entire proposal. If one delves into the origins of this proposal, they may find out the hidden intent which absolutely lends credence to those who are concerned about its passage. New York State already has anti-discrimination rules in place that have worked very well. . The Coalition to Protect Kids has consulted with constitutional experts about the potential unintended consequences of this proposal.
And yet, on social medial where I have tried to let people know about this issue, I've been chastised and scoffed at by some who apparently are willing to let the State decide important decisions in their lives rather than listening to a concerned faction of their peers.
I believe that this falls under the purview of this article on beliefs. Although we can't say with utmost certainty that the passage of this proposal would actually see cases of biological males infiltrating girls' sports, but we can see the potential for this. Although we can't say with certainty that a child in school would approach their teachers and request that they be allowed to start gender reassignment procedures with school officials under orders not to notify their parents because it would discriminate against the minor child, we can surmise the potential of this happening and realize that it would not be a desirable outcome for the child, its parents nor for society. And yet, there are people who would like to silence me because the proposal does not explicitly say it would allow such actions. Apparently, they believe that we can trust the intent of the State and would rather accept the belief that the proposal is as benign as it appears, than to exercise due caution.
Listen to your heart. While you don’t know for certain what the future holds, combining your instincts with some critical thinking will give you confidence in your path. You come across as an honest, sincere person, genuinely wanting to do what’s right. Don’t let yourself be swayed by those who seem less informed or perhaps too complacent to dive deeper into the real implications of this proposal.
One major issue we face with some legislation is that lawmakers codify things vaguely, then leave it to unelected regulators to fill in the gaps, or even draft volumes of new rules that were never clear or intended by the original legislation. This can lead to unintended consequences, putting decisions in the hands of people who aren’t accountable to the public. We’ve seen the effects of similar laws elsewhere, and it’s wise to be cautious about where this could lead.
So, stand strong in your beliefs. Many people may be too lazy or carefree to think critically about the potential dangers, but that doesn’t mean you should follow suit. Stay true to your principles, even when others prefer to take the easy route.
Thank you for your article and for your encouragement! I recently watched a video of a parent somewhere in downstate New York who was facing the school board,. She was irate about how the school is indoctrinating children and making certain children feel ashamed of who they are. Apparently the school board had purchased a series of "woke" books at over $600 per child and that was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. The woman was very articulate but one thing she said made me take note. She said something to the effect that "I'm retired so I have nothing better to do. You'll be seeing more of me!" I had to laugh as that is how I am starting to feel. It's taken me a long time to get brave enough to stand up for my values, but I've done a lot of living and I'm seeing things now that I believe are very dangerous to our country. I'm retired, I have the time and I am finally speaking up! I think what emboldens me even more is the audacity the other side has with tactics such as name-calling, bullying and gas-lighting, or just by being myopic (like Oprah) and seemingly unaware that not everyone feels as they do. Well, not every does! Watch out! The gloves have come off!
NYB: I second that answer. THANK YOU for paying attention and for willing to take a stand for your beliefs!