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Dear John,

We Minnesotans are generally very proud of our flagship university.
The U is consistently ranked one of the 100 best universities in the
world, and, well -- go Gophers! 

The University of Minnesota is also a public institution,
supported by the tax dollars of ordinary Minnesotans. That means you
and I get to have a say, indirectly, in how the University is run. We
want our flagship university to reflect our state's values. A policy
that penalizes students for using the "wrong" pronouns does
not reflect Minnesota values. 

That's why I am writing to ask you to submit comments on the
University of Minnesota's proposed "Gender Identity"
policy as a citizen of our state. 
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It is important to speak out now, as the comment period ends November
4.

The proposed policy would make it an "option" to share and use
preferred pronouns. It is clear that there would be unspecified
penalties imposed for people who do not abide by this
policy. What does this mean? It means that if a male student
asks a female student to refer to him as "she" and she fails to
comply, she may face disciplinary action for being "transphobic."

This amounts to harassment of students who believe that using pronouns
tied to biological sex (he for men, she for women) is
protected speech under the First Amendment. We should all defend
the rights of students who choose to use biological pronouns.
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 to read the policy and scroll down to the bottom to submit
comments.

Here are some talking points you can use in your comments on this
proposed policy:
* It is wrong for a taxpayer-funded institution to criminalize the
speech of law-abiding students.
* It's not harassment to use pronouns based on biology. 
* Gender Identity policies often target conservative and
religious groups from a number of different faith backgrounds.
It is the duty of the University to honor students' religious
and political viewpoints.
* The U of M should protect, not suppress, free exchange of ideas.
* The U of M policy would effectively remove sex-based privacy
protections for showers, locker rooms, dorms, and restrooms
(such as female-only spaces). This is a privacy issue that would
affect the privacy, safety, and dignity of ALL students.

Please take the time to comment on this policy as a
Minnesota taxpayer- make your voice heard!
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In Christ Jesus,

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 John Helmberger, Chief Executive Officer
Minnesota Family Council 

 

P.S. These "Gender Identity" policies we're seeing around the state?
It's very important to stand up and show the real harm these policies
could result in. In these confused times, it's more important
than ever to stand up for truth about God's design for our bodies
and our families. That's what we're doing, with God's help.

Your gift of $25, $50, $100 or even more today, as God
leads, will help us bless parents and families across our state and
around the country. 
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Thank you and God bless! 

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2855 Anthony Lane South
Minneapolis, MN, 55418-3265

Phone 612.789.8811 / FAX
612.789.8858

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