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It's a curious result, but as a debunking it's a bit of a strawman. Someone (whom I don't agree with, should be noted) wishing to keep gays from teaching don't
by mseebach 16y ago
It's a curious result, but as a debunking it's a bit of a strawman. Someone (whom I don't agree with, should be noted) wishing to keep gays from teaching don't do so because they worry about the quality of the lectures, but because they don't want their kids to have a gay role model, acting as an endorsement for homosexuality.
- xsmasher 16y agoNo, it's pure "ick factor" and a desire to keep the existence of gay people off their child's radar. I don't see anyone outlawing morbidly obese teachers or teachers with multiple speeding tickets, although those are not attributes you look for in a role model. EDIT: It could also be an honest opinion that homosexuals are dangerous; still not related to lesson quality, but more honest than the role model justification.
- mseebach 16y agoEven if it's "ick factor", what does that have to do with lesson quality? Also, I've found that not assuming the worst possible about people I disagree with helps a lot in creating a world view that isn't completely black and white.