Demand for Trans Rights at Twin Falls School Book Exchange

First, I’ll give the Twin Falls School District a pass on this one.  The book exchange box outside district offices can’t be guarded 24/7.  If it could, taxpayers would be asking why we’re shelling out money for three shifts of guards seven days a week.  People can come by and leave books behind, and hours can pass before anyone takes notice, as someone did a few days ago.

A guy sent me the pictures and asked to remain anonymous.  He wasn’t happy about a homemade book in the box, which was prominently displayed, calling on teachers and staff to hide details about their kids if the kids are planning a gender transition.  When I shared some pictures on my personal Facebook account, State Representative Bruce Skaug chimed in with a call to pass H822, which is designed to punish faculty and staff who fail to notify parents of changes involving their children.

The homemade book references the measure and opposes its passage.  A Democrat serving with Skaug (Minority Leader Ilana Rubel) believes the fines teachers could face are excessive.  I believe we’re talking 100,000 dollars.  Keep in mind that fines are instituted as a means of deterrence, and people aren’t all the same when it comes to risk tolerance.

Ultimately, this is a parental rights issue.  Are they your kids, or do they belong to the state?  Some parents are okay (I think they should be jailed) with a son or daughter transitioning before the age of 18.  Others aren’t.  And there are some teachers more concerned about political statements than young people.