In a new poll, nearly half of Canadians say they support the notwithstanding clause to ensure that schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name or pronoun.

  • JohnnyCanuck
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    1 year ago

    They have no reason to be concerned about a parent inflicting harm based on revealing name information because they understand that the child raising concern about their safety around the parents will also trigger additional supports to address that issue.

    This is where I disagree. Your entire premise that what I’m pointing out implies something else is based on a fallacy.

    Frankly, you’re giving people way more credit for how deep they would be thinking about the implications of their answer.

    Just because you answered yes because you thought this was the case, doesn’t mean everyone, or even most people would think that.

    And, if you desperately want my opinion on what you’re arguing… I think it’s disgusting to answer yes to that question thinking that it doesn’t matter because the system will protect the children. You’re giving the system too much credit, and while most might, not every teacher or school official will be on the student’s side.