Disregarding any ethical or moral values leaning either way, legally it is a very tricky situation deciding whether or not this constitutes as discrimination, for example not allowing someone a job because of their race a specific ethnic background. But I believe that one can come to the conclusion that this is a legal action that does not necessarily contain descrimination. This is primarily because of one thing; because Eledge signed a contract that required that he is not in a homosexual marriage. But that is not descriminating based on his sexual orientation. Let's say that instead of being let off because of engagement, it was because Eledge was homosexual. Not letting someone have a position becasue of their sexuality IS wrong and IS descrimination agianst their person. Although it is just speculation, as far as I can tell the faculty was fully aware of Eledge's sexual orientation, and maybe even of his being in a homosexual relationship. But he continued being part of the staff until he notified of his engagement. Therefore, I believe that this action was lawful regardless of ethics.
Monday, April 13, 2015
But is it Legal
Just recently the contract of Skutt Catholic teacher Matthew Eledge was not renewed, esentially firing him from his position as an Engllish teacher at the Highschool. But the reasoning behind this is extremely volatile and controversial. Eledge was let go from his position because of his decision to become engaged to a man. Many people are calling this blatant descrimintation against Mr. Eledge and are petitioning for him to be reinstated, while many other people are defending the schools decision.
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good job, Ben
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