I ask the question because the Woke Left has made this personal. They have attacked the Grandson and me by requiring coerced speech (preferred pronouns) and demanding that school staff lie to parents about the transgender status of kids in school.
Given that the Trans-Authoritarians keep yammering about “trans rights” and are really trying to convince the rest of us that they DO have special rights above the rest of us, I decided to ask Bard (knowing the payloads being shoved into it for “training” aren’t coming from Conservatives):
Who has more Rights: Parents or LGBT people?
Rights are Rights, but Bard AI decided to fight – and you can see it in its sixth word (emphasis mine):
Parents and LGBT people have different rights, and it is not possible to say definitively who has more rights. Parents have the right to raise their children as they see fit, while LGBT people have the right to live their lives free from discrimination. These rights are not mutually exclusive, and both parents and LGBT people can enjoy their rights without infringing on the rights of others.
However, there are some cases where the rights of parents and LGBT people may come into conflict. For example, a parent may want to send their child to a school that does not teach about LGBT issues, while an LGBT student may want to attend a school that is inclusive of LGBT people. In these cases, it is important to find a way to balance the rights of both parents and LGBT people.
It is also important to note that the rights of parents and LGBT people are not static. They can change over time, as society evolves and as new laws are passed. It is important to stay informed about the latest developments in this area so that you can make informed decisions about your rights.
Sorry but except for the stupid idea of a “protected class,” everyone has the same rights as individuals. Full Stop. Yet Bard seems to think that some people DO have more Rights than others – a serious flaw in how its language model is being fleshed out. There are no different Righs, but Bard (and its masters) are slow-walking that notion down our gizzards. And that “from discrimination” never got defined. The reality is that the LGBT militants are infringing the First Amendment (speech, religion), making them “better” than the rest of us.
And it never talks about what “balancing” is.
And how about the line “the rights of parents and LGBT people are not static“? Again, another Leftist notion because the Left WANTS it to be that Government can “give” someone new rights instead of being God-given Rights. Rights never change – but Bard wants you to be ever vigilant because they can change.
So, I asked it “What is a Right?” to try to get clarity and Bard barfed out these:
A right is a moral or legal entitlement to do or have something. Rights are often considered to be fundamental to human existence, and they are often enshrined in law. There are many different types of rights, including civil rights, political rights, economic rights, and social rights.
Some examples of rights include:
- The right to life
- The right to liberty
- The right to property
- The right to freedom of speech
- The right to freedom of religion
- The right to a fair trial
- The right to education
- The right to work
- The right to healthcare
- The right to a safe environment
Our Founders utilized the idea of negative Rights – simply put, the Right to be left alone from an encroaching Government. It CANNOT stop you from speaking or telling you what you MUST say. It cannot tell you what to believe nor direct your worship. It is a guardrail between Government and us to which it is NOT supposed to cross.
I also dryly note that the Right to Self-defense (“keep and bear arms”) isn’t listed.
And this next bit (from my same question) is just so wrong in so many ways, especially the bit about the “concept of rights is complex”:
The concept of rights is complex and there is no single definition that is universally accepted. However, there are some common features that are often associated with rights. These include:
- Rights are claims that people can make on others.
- Rights are held by individuals, not groups.
- Rights are not absolute. They can be limited in certain circumstances.
- Rights are often protected by law.
The importance of rights is that they protect individuals from harm and ensure that they have the opportunity to live a free and fulfilling life. Rights are also important because they help to create a just and fair society.
The first one is absolutely wrong. A Right is an attribute that is innate to all of us, and it CANNOT be used to force others to do something for you like the last previous four (education, work, healthcare, and what the heck is a “safe environment”?).
The second is correct, but the Left, via Critical Race Theory holds that individuals are subordinate to group status. And they won’t relent.
That “from harm” bit should have been either from Government or from harm by Government actions.
I still wanted to horn in on Government and Rights: Can Government grant Rights to Individuals? Bard did get it mostly right:
Governments cannot grant rights to individuals. Rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or any other characteristic. Governments can, however, protect rights by enacting laws and policies that ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy their rights.
For example, a government can pass a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or sexual orientation. This law would help to protect the rights of individuals who are often discriminated against.
I’ll disagree with this – and I hold that our Law went off target by signaling based on group identities. It should just be “prohibits discrimination against humans.”
Governments can also play a role in promoting rights by educating the public about their rights and by providing resources to help people exercise their rights. For example, a government can provide funding for legal aid organizations that help people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
And after having set up the box canyon, I asked a main question of interest to me, “Does a transgender student have the Right to be called by their preferred pronouns by others?” answered my question about Bard’s bias:
Yes, a transgender student has the right to be called by their preferred pronouns by others. This is protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. This includes discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
Sex, not gender identity, no matter HOW hard Democrats try to redefine what sex is and conflate it with gender identity. And NO statue cannot override a Constitutional right – that is saying that the Constitution doesn’t matter and can be overridden by a “ideological phrase” (preferred pronouns) at any time. It means that a child can coerce the speech of an Adult (or other children).
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Education issued guidance clarifying that Title IX protects transgender students from discrimination. The guidance states that schools must allow transgender students to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity, and that they must be called by their preferred names and pronouns. The guidance has been challenged in court, but it has been upheld by several federal courts. In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the guidance, which means that it is still in effect.
Guidance isn’t law.
There are a number of reasons why it is important for transgender students to be called by their preferred pronouns. First, it is a matter of respect. Transgender people are people, and they deserve to be treated with respect.
But is it respectful to ME to demand and for Government to force its message on my speech? And I was raised that respect was EARNED, not just given. One can be polite without respecting someone, right?
Second, using a transgender person’s preferred pronouns can help to affirm their gender identity. This can be a very important step in their transition process. Third, using a transgender person’s preferred pronouns can help to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
And no, I do NOT want to support a mental illness any more than I would support someone with anorexia. Or apotemnophilia (” is a mental disorder characterized by a desire to have a sensory or physical disability – “cut my leg off or make me blind!”). And no, my Right to Assembly also the Right to NOT assemble with those I do not wish to. A “more inclusive and welcoming environment” does not override MY priorities.
If you are a student or an educator, you can help to create a more inclusive environment by using transgender students’ preferred pronouns. It is a small act that can make a big difference.
Except it forces me to lie to myself (first order) and others (second order), and that “small act” is a signal that Reality can be distorted by Ideology. I won’t take a bended knee to that.
In my next post, I’ll zero in on this issue.
