The Wisconsin English teacher, Jordan Cernek, argues in the suit that the district violated his freedom of religion and free speech in mandating the use of the students' preferred names and pronouns.

The Wisconsin English teacher, Jordan Cernek, argues in the suit that the district violated his freedom of religion and free speech in mandating the use of the students’ preferred names and pronouns.

A high school English teacher is suing a Wisconsin school district, alleging it did not renew his contract last year because he refused to use the preferred names of two transgender students.

Jordan Cernek’s federal lawsuit alleges the Argyle School District violated his constitutional and civil rights to be free of religious discrimination and to be able to express himself according to his religious beliefs when it did not renew his contract because he refused to abide by a requirement that teachers use the names or pronouns requested by students.

  • lath@lemmy.world
    14·
    3 months ago

    You seem to be very biased in your view. And I admit I am in mine.

    I think all humans are human, despite our quirks and differences. And it’s because of this that we can’t come together and unite in our thoughts and views on life in general.

    The rules are there to help when these differences come into conflict. If there is bias, it means they need to be adjusted. But they need not be removed. Think they’re too rigid, then change them. But your lack of respect for them says enough about your own disillusionment with reality.

    Are you frustrated with your own lack of ability to change things? Have you already given up? That’s fine. I’m sure your intent to do good will succeed eventually, as long as you keep at it. One child at a time.