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If the local area has a subpopulation with enough political power to ban the teachings of things they don't like, such as basic science, should they be allowed
by JaimeThompson 4y ago
If the local area has a subpopulation with enough political power to ban the teachings of things they don't like, such as basic science, should they be allowed to do that given the harm it will cause the kids and society?
- zmgsabst 4y agoYes — I believe in democratic societies where if a majority feels something is dangerous, they have a right to make policy around that issue. I also believe in constitutional republics where we have overriding laws which protect minorities — but that doesn’t apply in this case, as there isn’t an inherent right to discuss sex with other people’s young children.
- JaimeThompson 4y ago>I believe in democratic societies where if a majority feels something is dangerous, they have a right to make policy around that issue. So it would be acceptable for those same religious people to stop females from getting the same sort of education males receive? The damage done to others by such actions has to be taken into account.
- zmgsabst 4y ago> I also believe in constitutional republics where we have overriding laws which protect minorities I addressed that already. > The damage done to others by such actions has to be taken into account. This is something said but not done: look at how the male minority is treated in education, where the female majority speaks about equality while engaging in institutional sexism against the minority. If Democrats want me to believe they are genuine in those principles, they should apply them consistently.
- JaimeThompson 4y agoWhy did you bring up Democrats in this discussion with the implication that other political parties don't do the same thing? >I addressed that already. Females are slightly more than 50% of the population.