The Ben Shapiro Show
Mailbag Sunday
Sun Jul 16 2023Description
The episode covers topics such as anti-discrimination laws and protected classes, freedom of association and presidential debate questions, Chief Justice Roberts and military leadership, paid maternity leave and college choices, affirmative action and law enforcement diversity, and the election season and debate participation.
Insights
Protected Classes and Discrimination
The trans community is protected under anti-discrimination laws in Colorado, along with other classes such as race, sex, and sexual orientation. The Supreme Court case 303 creative examined whether discrimination was based on the protected class or their activities.
Freedom of Association and Presidential Debates
The speaker opposes anti-discrimination laws, arguing that they violate freedom of association. If given the chance to moderate a presidential debate, the speaker would ask candidates about preventing left-leaning infiltration of federal government institutions and their plans for election integrity.
Chief Justice Roberts and Military Leadership
Chief Justice Roberts was appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. He filled Rehnquist's position as Chief Justice. Changing military leadership and policies can be done through executive action by a Republican president.
Paid Maternity Leave and College Choices
Paid maternity leave is considered beneficial for society, but there are concerns about government mandates. Providing benefits for childbearing and child rearing is seen as an incentive for having kids. Financial concerns, such as affording child seats, contribute to some families not having children. When choosing a college, it's important to consider political interference in the classroom. There are conservative-oriented universities in Georgia that focus on technology.
Affirmative Action and Law Enforcement Diversity
The recent decision on affirmative action in college admissions may lead to broader challenges regarding employment. Cities argue that racial diversity is necessary in law enforcement for public safety reasons, but lawsuits challenging affirmative action are expected. Increasing minority police officers does not necessarily solve issues within police departments.
Election Season and Debate Participation
The current election season is still in its early stages, providing potential for candidates with a logical path to victory to make up ground. Participation in debates can be a crucial moment for gaining voters' support.
Chapters
- Anti-Discrimination Laws and Protected Classes
- Freedom of Association and Presidential Debate Questions
- Chief Justice Roberts and Military Leadership
- Paid Maternity Leave and College Choices
- Affirmative Action and Law Enforcement Diversity
- Election Season and Debate Participation
Anti-Discrimination Laws and Protected Classes
00:00 - 06:00
- The trans community is referred to as a protected class under anti-discrimination laws in Colorado.
- Protected classes include race, sex, and sexual orientation.
- The Supreme Court case 303 creative examined whether the protected class was being discriminated against or if it was the activity of the protected class.
Freedom of Association and Presidential Debate Questions
00:00 - 06:00
- The speaker personally opposes anti-discrimination laws and believes they violate freedom of association.
- If given the chance to moderate a presidential debate, the speaker would ask candidates about preventing left-leaning infiltration of federal government institutions and their plans for addressing election integrity.
- Questions tailored to specific candidates would focus on preventing election fraud, removing individuals within bureaucratic institutions who oppose them, and defining the role of federal power in regulating certain issues like drag queen story hour.
Chief Justice Roberts and Military Leadership
00:00 - 06:00
- Chief Justice Roberts was appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. He filled Rehnquist's position as Chief Justice.
- Changing leadership and policies within the military can be done by a Republican president through executive action.
Paid Maternity Leave and College Choices
05:39 - 10:45
- The speaker believes paid maternity leave after childbirth is worth considering for societal benefits, with breastfeeding exclusivity for at least six months being reasonable.
- Paid maternity leave is seen as a beneficial policy for society, but there are concerns about it being government-mandated.
- Providing benefits for childbearing and child rearing is considered a good thing to incentivize having kids.
- Some families are not having kids due to financial concerns like affording child seats.
- When choosing a college, it's important to consider the level of political interference in the classroom.
- There are universities in Georgia that have a conservative orientation and focus on technology.
Affirmative Action and Law Enforcement Diversity
05:39 - 10:45
- The recent decision on affirmative action in college admissions may lead to broader challenges regarding employment.
- Cities argue that racial diversity is necessary in law enforcement for public safety reasons, but lawsuits challenging affirmative action are expected.
- Having more minority police officers does not necessarily solve issues within police departments.
Election Season and Debate Participation
05:39 - 10:45
- It's still early in the election season, and there is potential for the candidate with a logical path to victory to make up ground.
- Participation in debates could be a crucial moment for gaining voters' support.