Posted on 09/21/2022 5:45:42 AM PDT by Red Badger
A normally anti-woke professor faced backlash online Tuesday after urging people on social media to make a “good argument” as to why a male teacher in Canada who wears giant prosthetic breasts in the classroom should not be allowed to teach in a public school.
The teacher, who Fox News host Tucker Carlson has covered twice this week on his show, sparked outrage this week after students at Oakville Trafalgar High School in Ontario began posting images of the teacher on social media.
The school district has defended the manufacturing technology teacher, saying that they recognize “the rights of students, staff, parents/guardians and community members to equitable treatment without discrimination based upon gender identity and gender expression.”
Philosopher Peter Boghossian tweeted out an image of the teacher and suggested that most people would have a “difficult” time making a “good argument” as to why the teacher should not be allowed to teach in the school.
“Most people have strong moral impulses about whether this individual should be allowed to teach their children in a public school, but very few can construct a good argument why or why not,” Boghossian tweeted. “It’s more difficult thank you think. Try it.”
Boghossian’s tweet instantly sparked widespread backlash, even though the intended purpose of his tweet was not to defend the teacher.
Notable responses included:
Calvin Robinson, political commentator: “Because he’s clearly a pervert, demonstrating narcissistic tendencies, forcing children to partake in his sexual fetish. It used to be okay to say we don’t want sexual deviants teaching children. Why is that no longer enough of an argument? Keep kinks out of the classroom.”
Helen Joyce, author: “This is fetish gear being worn in front of children. These prosthetics are about getting turned on at the idea of being a woman. The intention is sexual gratification.”
Mary Harrington, editor at UnHerd: “It’s inimical to the interests of women and children, to allow any male to behave like this. Nearly everyone sees this intuitively. If your definition of ‘good argument’ is hampering your ability to do so, the problem is your definition of ‘good argument.’”
Dana Loesch, radio host: “Try it in class with a giant prosthetic schlong.”
Mark Hemingway, writer: “It should be enough to say this person is mentally ill. But more specifically, this person gets sexual gratification from making others confront their own deviancy. That’s pathological, dangerous behavior.”
Mike Cernovich, political commentator: “Not really. This is a f***ing pervert – a complete deviant playing out a fetish with mannequin tits. If this [whatever pronoun] had a huge fake cock sticking out, no one would act like it’s so hard to draw lines.”
Jedediah Bila, Fox News: “If you’re confused at all about why this person shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a classroom, and are seeking further explanation or justification, then you have a serious issue of your own to deal with.”
Amber Athey, writer: “Most of the time a strong moral impulse is a good enough reason.”
Rebeccah Heinrichs, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow: “It is 0% hard. I can even tell you why in 2 words.”
Allie Beth Stuckey, political commentator: “It’s only hard to argue against this if you’re a morally relativistic classical liberal, if you’re a morally deranged leftist. For sane people: It’s wrong & inappropriate for men to dress like women, especially sexual charicatures of them. That should be against dress codes.” She added, “This also constitutes sexual harassment. This person’s hard drives should for sure be investigated.”
The philosopher preferences his question on ability to teach. The guy might be the best teacher ever but the kids will be distracted by his appearance and this will interferes with his effectiveness as a teacher.
I imagine the argument would be similar to, “No shirt, no shoes, no service.”
The Teacher is deliberately dressing up in a way that novelizes a prominent feature of female anatomy which is degrading to women and unnatural. It creates an impression that a biological feature is a novelty.
Not every feature of anatomy is to be displayed outrageously. There is a dress code for professional work environments where kids are present.
I'd be willing to bet a substantial amount of money that if his computer were to be forensically investigated, you'd find a boatload of kiddie porn.
Conservatives haven't surrendered to the left on the culture wars - they've joined the opposition. Not directly...sure, Hollyweird can be awful. Taking a knee during the National Anthem is bad. But surrendering your children to public schools is is collaboration.
This is splinter and beam type of stuff. People need to clean up their own backyard before tackling the town park. But it's way easier to criticize the municipal workers.
I know of many people who think they are conservative, but they fully support feminism, homosexuality, and other progressive social issues. Some of the worst are fathers who want their daughters grow up like men, “strong”, independent, career oriented, etc.. Homosexual “marriage”? They’re OK with that, too. What other people do? Not their concern so long as it doesn’t directly affect them…until it does.
But you’re right. I long ago learned there’s only one person in the world who I can control. Myself! Since then, I have tried to be a responsible, God-fearing, law abiding member of society. It’s not hypocritical to try and help others avoid making mistakes that we made. It’s only hypocritical if we continue to do the things we tell them not to do.
This is an example of a man getting turned on by dressing as a near naked woman. This demented man teaches shop to high school boys. Why isn’t the school worried about protecting student boys from sexual assault, which is what this demento is doing. Obviously homosexual.
I read the school said he is a good teacher, but I read the students were posting videos of him. Does anyone know if the students are complaining? The only thing I heard was a student said he used to be a man, so the school probably can’t fire him.
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