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The letter, which is signed by officials at the Justice Department and the Department of Education, will be sent out to the districts on Friday.
While the letter does not have the force of law, it does warn that schools that do not abide by the administration’s interpretation of civil rights law may face lawsuits or loss of federal aid.
"There is no room in our schools for discrimination of any kind, including discrimination against transgender students on the basis of their sex," Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in a statement.
Obama administration tells public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms of their choice | Fox News
I have made it very clear that I could really care less about what bathroom a transgendered person uses. My problem with this "order", though, is illustrated by this sentence...
While the letter does not have the force of law, it does warn that schools that do not abide by the administration’s interpretation of civil rights law may face lawsuits or loss of federal aid.
If the order does not have the force of law then how can there be penalties imposed for not complying with it? It either has force backing it or it doesn't and the threat of consequence for non compliance is CLEARLY force.
Does the administration have the constitutional authority to issue such an order?
Now this will set off a firestorm of mess across various social conservative states.
I have an 8 year old daughter and she is constantly referring to things as either "for boys" or "for girls".I don't believe kids can truly "know" what gender they are.
Yes they do have the authority, did you miss WHY gay marriage became the law of the land, clue: it is because the Government (Federal/State/Local) Cannot discriminate. Either comply or lose funding, period.Obama administration tells public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms of their choice | Fox News
I have made it very clear that I could really care less about what bathroom a transgendered person uses. My problem with this "order", though, is illustrated by this sentence...
While the letter does not have the force of law, it does warn that schools that do not abide by the administration’s interpretation of civil rights law may face lawsuits or loss of federal aid.
If the order does not have the force of law then how can there be penalties imposed for not complying with it? It either has force backing it or it doesn't and the threat of consequence for non compliance is CLEARLY force.
Does the administration have the constitutional authority to issue such an order?
I have an 8 year old daughter and she is constantly referring to things as either "for boys" or "for girls".
This wasn't the point of the thread, though. I was curious to get peoples opinions on whether or not the administration has the authority to force schools to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws.
So you have no problem with a parent sending their 5 year old into the bathroom of their birth gender by themselves, that is if you child is not the same sax you are and the fact that you as the parent cannot go in with them. Oppps, did not think out this issue well did we.I have an 8 year old daughter and she is constantly referring to things as either "for boys" or "for girls".
This wasn't the point of the thread, though. I was curious to get peoples opinions on whether or not the administration has the authority to force schools to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws.
Yes they do have the authority, did you miss WHY gay marriage became the law of the land, clue: it is because the Government (Federal/State/Local) Cannot discriminate. Either comply or lose funding, period.
Way to COMPLETELY miss the point of the thread... and what the hell are you even talking about with the 5 year olds going to the bathroom by themselves?So you have no problem with a parent sending their 5 year old into the bathroom of their birth gender by themselves, that is if you child is not the same sax you are and the fact that you as the parent cannot go in with them. Oppps, did not think out this issue well did we.
Yes they do have the authority, did you miss WHY gay marriage became the law of the land, clue: it is because the Government (Federal/State/Local) Cannot discriminate. Either comply or lose funding, period.
Gay marriage became the law of the land because the SCOTUS ruled in favor of it. I don't recall such a ruling regarding which bathrooms a transgendered person must be allowed access to. Could you provide a link?
If the order does not have the force of law then how can there be penalties imposed for not complying with it? It either has force backing it or it doesn't and the threat of consequence for non compliance is CLEARLY force.
Does the administration have the constitutional authority to issue such an order?
So... nothing about the legal authority to issue such an order?Because you do not understand what it means to not discriminate under the law, which this non-issue is all about.
BS. If the federal thugs have the force of law behind them, they can send a SWAT and arrest the school principal. They don't so they threaten.
Just like the Italian mafia used to: pay or your knee caps.
So... nothing about the legal authority to issue such an order?
Okay then.
Way to COMPLETELY miss the point of the thread... and what the hell are you even talking about with the 5 year olds going to the bathroom by themselves?
If your going to respond to the thread, at least try to have a coherent point, okay?
The President has such authority, you seem to forget that the President controls the government school system (Dept of Education), must drive you crazy(er).
I'm supporting 5 year olds going to the bathroom by themselves?:lol:Why bring it up, because that is what you are supporting, do try and keep up.
Given that the Department gives state and local districts incredible sums of dollars, it does so on the agreement that states will abide by its terms, both in cooperation with the law as well as in the spirit of the law.
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