Gov. Tim Pawlenty - saving us all from 'cross-dressing' third grade teachers

[Shana A]

Gov. Tim Pawlenty - saving us all from 'cross-dressing' third grade teachers
by: Alvin McEwen
Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 07:45:38 AM EST

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/14588/gov-tim-pawlenty-saving-us-all-from-crossdressing-third-grade-teachers

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters
Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for president (unofficially that is), he is backtracking from pro-gay legislation he signed:

To borrow a phrase, have your views evolved over time?
In 1993 I voted for a bill prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodation, housing, and employment. That was 16 years ago.

Yes, gay-rights activists regarded you as a pretty cool guy at the time.
We overbaked that statute, for a couple of reasons. If I had to do it over again I would have changed some things.

Overbaked?
That statute is not worded the way it should be. I said I regretted the vote later because it included things like cross-dressing, and a variety of other people involved in behaviors that weren't based on sexual orientation, just a preference for the way they dressed and behaved. So it was overly broad. So if you are a third-grade teacher and you are a man and you show up on Monday as Mr. Johnson and you show up on Tuesday as Mrs. Johnson, that is a little confusing to the kids. So I don't like that.

[Flan]

<rant>
the only thing Tim the Tool has done in his term as governor is screw over everyone.
from the years late, way over-budget, still not close to complete light rail project; to such wonderful ideas as purchasing plasma displays for the sex offender "correctional" facility in Red Wing. (I need not mention the removal of GRS as a benefit in the public healthcare program, MinnesotaCare)

Overall, I would say he's failed big time at keeping things from going tits up. I can only imagine the carnage if he goes for the white house x_x
</rant>

[Shana A]

Reversing evolution: Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Gender Identity

http://transgenderequality.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/reversing-evolution-gov-tim-pawlenty-on-gender-identity/

When asked by Newsweek how his views have evolved over time, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (and possible GOP 2012 Presidential candidate) responded by turning his back on the anti-discrimination ordinance he himself had voted for in 1993. He described the landmark measure as "overbaked" because it includes provisions to protect people from discrimination based on gender identity, which he characterizes as a "preference for the way they dressed and behaved."  As if that weren't enough, he then goes on to create a fictitious scenario in which a third grade teacher changes gender literally overnight, thereby theoretically confusing the class.

In this interview, Governor Pawlenty disrespects the professionalism of Minnesota teachers, including transgender teachers, and is willing to use children as a shield from criticism for his change in position about anti-discrimination legislation. What cynical maneuvering on his part.


Post Merge: December 23, 2009, 07:13:20 AM
Pawlenty's main reason for recanting the anti-discrimination support? He wants to protect kids from cross-dressing elementary-school teachers.

http://rawstory.com/2009/12/minnesota-gov-protect-kids-crossdressing-elementaryschool-teachers/

From the Newsweek interview:

    That statute is not worded the way it should be. I said I regretted the vote later because it included things like cross-dressing, and a variety of other people involved in behaviors that weren't based on sexual orientation, just a preference for the way they dressed and behaved. So it was overly broad. So if you are a third-grade teacher and you are a man and you show up on Monday as Mr. Johnson and you show up on Tuesday as Mrs. Johnson, that is a little confusing to the kids. So I don't like that.