The Power Of The People

The Power of the People

Now It’s Up To You, Roseburg

I’ve been talking privately with people involved in the Roseburg High School case, where a biological male, who says he identifies as a female, wants to use the girls’ locker room.

This is not sitting well with the girls or many others in the town.

The district has offered a private locker room to the young man, but apparently, he has declined it.

According to a letter sent to parents, the district is exploring additional measures.

Why is this even an issue?

How did Oregon get to a place where it’s opened the door so that boys are able to use the girls’ locker room?

Your legislature and the past governor are the reason.

They passed a law.

I know, how crazy is that, but it is Oregon.

Students are walking out of classes to protest the situation, and I think that’s a good thing.

That’s brought attention to the issue, but is it enough?

I am told there is a similar case in Forest Grove involving three athletes where federal investigators are on the case.

If Roseburg is serious about moving forward, it holds the power but needs an attorney to really fight what is going on.

If a group got together, they could bring a case against the Department of Education.

In talking with sources, I’ve also learned that no longer is the school board the boss of the school superintendent.

Apparently, that authority is now held by Oregon’s governor.

How in the hell did that happen?

Probably behind your back.

I have my suspicions that a past governor did that little slip of the hand, but I’ll let folks smarter than me fill in the blanks.

The district sent out a letter that states the real problem.

“Upholding Oregon laws. Our responsibility as a district is to uphold Oregon law. State laws provide transgender students the right to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. These laws are intended to protect all students from discrimination. Families who wish to see laws changed should direct their concerns to state lawmakers, who have the authority to make or amend legislation.”

I’m sure you saw the part that says these laws are “intended” to protect all students from discrimination.” But that law does little to ensure the “Safety” of all students, nor the mental well-being of everyone, just those with gender issues.

More clearly stated, lawmakers are the folks you need to be talking to.

The Democrats pushed this legislation through.

If you don’t like it, kick them out of office and elect people who better represent you.

I’ve been too hard on your school board, and I apologize.

I haven’t been hard enough on the super majority that cares only about virtue signalling, not your child’s mental health or safety.

The students protesting have a lot of power.

They are standing up for what they believe is right.

They are drawing national attention to this issue, and I, for one, think that is a good thing.

But it can’t end there.

The next steps are more costly.

If the people of Roseburg and the rest of Oregon disagree with this law, and I agree with you, fight it.

And when it comes time to vote again, tell those who came up with this idea that they are fired.

Discrimination is horrible.

But when you create a law like this, you end up giving voice to a few while taking away the voice of the majority.

It seems to me this law promotes discrimination.

Thoughts?