I called corporate today. I never do that. I like to fly under the radar, make friends with the teachers and director, and just make sure even my bratty kid is loved in school. Whatever it takes.
I contract privately. I don’t co-parent with Murphy, and he doesn’t pay my daycare bill.
So I’m going to do an end-run around that turd of an Executive Order.
I got a lawyer.
I’m calling upon the most powerful name I know.
But before I do, I am saying one more prayer and sending a little Hail Mary heads up to corporate.
Dear (Corporate):
Thank you so much for being a place I have trusted since July 2020 with my two sons. We returned to childcare at the opening of the (Town) location, while my sons were 6 and 2.5, and I was still on targeted chemotherapy. (Director Name) had and has my full confidence in how to safely run a center.
Unfortunately, our Governor is looking to squeeze every last child into his path to certain medical decisions. I learned yesterday of EO 264 and had a chance to read its contents today.
At the outset, I want to advocate for the staff's personal medical and religious rights of freedom. I hope as a Company, you are considering and respecting their requests for accommodations. Even while I was immune-compromised, I never looked at a staff or administrative member as responsible for my health. I strongly urge you to be as lenient and supportive of each individual's needs as they present themselves.
By now, you have probably guessed that I am a lawyer. You are correct, but not that kind! I work heavily in advocacy of parental rights in schools. I maintain a political advocacy website, a newsletter with over 3500 readers, a public facebook group of over 6,000 members ,and 80+ private subgroups, working closely with legislators, the current opponent's campaign for Governor, and various other medical freedom/parent rights groups.
My older son recently returned to public school, despite my desire to keep him home or at (Daycare Name). He has already had issues resurface due to daily masking (nosebleeds), after just 7 days of masking.
My younger son (3.5 years old), blissfully attends (Daycare name) and wears a mask if appropriate/needed, but it is my sincere desire that he not be forced to wear a mask continuously throughout the day. The thought of this alone is enough to have me consider withdrawing him and retaining a private nanny, or leaving the work force, neither of which is my preference.
(Daycare Director) and the entire (Location name) staff have been excellent with compliance, health and safety protocols, and have been the bright spot for our children's ability to have normalcy in a very abnormal state (NJ). We want nothing but to continue our status quo.
I will be submitting a religious exemption letter for masking for my son from our attorney. I hope that as a private corporation being asked to take on a state law policy, you will recognize the role that the 14th amendment and 1st amendment play in the preemption of any Executive Order.
Thank you so much for your excellent care of my children, and for listening to one mother's plea for help.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sinclair
DO NOT GO QUIETLY. LAWYER UP.
Time’s up.
My little guy thinks he will be Spider-Man when he grows up.
So I’m going to show him, when you say you are gonna be something, like I said I would be the one to save them from the masks, we don’t quit.
Rise up, Spider-Mans, we have kids to save.
It’s time for the lawyers.
Brava!!!