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Compelled Speech

Personally knowing someone who is trans, I have had no problem using a female pronoun for someone born genetically male. With that said, I do take issue when governments and institutions compel people to say things with which they fundamentally disagree.

Just as hypothetical Jim doesn’t have the right to be hypothetical Jane’s friend, Jim also doesn’t have the right to assault Jane. By the same token, Jim also can’t demand as a right that Jane be forced to use Jim’s preferred pronouns.

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DNC Corruption

I thought that it was great to read about how the DNC (Democratic National Committee) was finally cleaning up its act when their Superdelegate system was stripped of much of its power. Though there is still plenty of corruption to go around in the Democratic Party, it was a relief when they seemed to have heard the cries of American voters who despised being silenced by the oligarchy.

Democrats in power want to stay in power. Though it would be fair to say the same of Republicans, the DNC seems to be taking extra and disappointing steps in an effort to strong-arm their constituencies to prevent anyone from challenging incumbent officials.

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Politics in Science

It is unfortunate when people inject their political views into science and the interpretation of its findings. This is highlighted as people post ridiculous memes such as Trump vs. Science.

In 2017, James Damore posted a scientifically accurate memo regarding gender in the workplace and Google fired him for the effort. This is someone that wasn’t politically inclined but, being an engineer, wanted to be precise when fulfilling Googles request. Of course, accuracy isn’t something that leftist science appreciates; it must adhere to their ideology or it is considered blasphemy.

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