John Hilton-OBrien is an accomplished ethicist and education policy expert who serves as Executive Director of Parents for Choice in Education. He testifies on the ethics and legal implications of keeping secrets from parents regarding childrens gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. Hilton-OBrien argues that such secrecy violates administrative law principles and international treaties, emphasizing the importance of parental rights in education.
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Credentials
John Hilton-O’Brien holds a master’s degree in social and applied philosophy from Marquette University and a diploma in social work from Mount Royal College. He has taught ethics at universities and is a specialist in the field. Hilton-O’Brien has managed political campaigns, operated small businesses, and led community initiatives such as rural homeless shelters. He has served in leadership roles with the Wild Rose Party of Alberta and is published extensively on education and political issues in national outlets. His key interests include education policy, ethics, and political philosophy.
Summary
John Hilton-O’Brien presents a detailed argument against the practice of schools keeping secrets from parents regarding children’s gender identity and sexual orientation. He frames the issue within the context of ethics, administrative law, and international treaties. Hilton-O’Brien argues that the secrecy argument used by activists is flawed and violates principles of procedural fairness, reasonableness, and values in international law. He emphasizes that parents have the right to exercise their children’s rights against the state, not teachers or schools. Hilton-O’Brien suggests that focusing on administrative law principles could be a more effective approach to challenging these practices than debating the potential consequences of gender ideology in schools. He also discusses the implications of this argument for the broader issue of sexualization of children in schools and parental rights.
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