Federal judge finds state law governing who is an engineer violates free speech

Post by kbsletten » Mon, Dec 31, 2018, 10:38 PM UTC

klipt wrote: post #4

Does free speech mean anyone can call themselves a doctor, too?

    Beckerman, in the 25-page written ruling, declared that
    Järlström may study and, communicate publicly or privately
    about his theories relating to traffic lights, as long as
    his remarks occur outside the context of any employment or
    contractual relationship with a governmental or other
    group that regulates traffic light-timing.

Post by james_s_tayler » Mon, Dec 31, 2018, 10:38 PM UTC

caleblloyd wrote: post #8

klipt wrote: post #4

Does free speech mean anyone can call themselves a doctor, too?

Why not, Doctor Dre has been doing it for years.

Post by dahfizz » Mon, Dec 31, 2018, 10:39 PM UTC

klipt wrote: post #4

Does free speech mean anyone can call themselves a doctor, too?

Post by trestletech » Mon, Dec 31, 2018, 10:41 PM UTC

Post by cududa » Mon, Dec 31, 2018, 10:43 PM UTC

toomuchtodo wrote: post #10

mattmcknight wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Read the article: "Unlike an 'M.D.' or 'certified public accountant,' there is no fixed meaning to the title 'engineer,' but many different types of engineers, the judge found."

Professional Engineer has a fixed meaning though, and it's possible legislation would be updated to specifically reference PE language in statute. https://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe > To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams and earn a license from their state's licensure board.…