Chloe Hain - What a Clinton Supreme Court Would Mean for America

Chloe Hain

I chose to read the article What a Clinton Supreme Court Would Mean for America by William Bennett because I think it is really interesting to hear from a Republican how they feel about the ongoing Presidential election. I, myself, am a Hillary supporter and believe that she is fit for the Presidency unlike Mr. Trump. I think that Donald Trump has questionable morals and uncomforting views. This article was written by a devout conservative and his views on certain subjects extremely bother me. He writes the following regarding transgender bathroom laws, “Don't be so naive as to think boys won't abuse these policies and force their way into female bathrooms and locker rooms. Parents and teachers won't be able to stop them. And aside from sexual misconduct and assault, this policy could mean the end of men's and women's competitive athletics as we know it,” (Bennett). This quote just strikes a fire in my mind. Trans women have never EVER, not once, ever been a threat to another woman in the bathroom due to her genitalia. I don’t understand why it is so hard for people, particularly conservative individuals, to accept that gender isn’t based solely on sex. They are completely different concepts and it is so disrespectful to not use a person’s preferred pronouns or deny them of basic rights. The author also has controversial views on abortions. I believe that abortion should be a right and a decision made by a woman because it is her body and she can decide what happens to it. The author does not believe in abortion which does not surprise me. I think that most of William Bennett’s views are the opposite of mine, which is not a bad thing. He is exercising political thinking in his own way and it is interesting to hear from the opposing side.