[quote="mongo"]
I have to sign consent forms for my kid to go on field trips, because if their is some tragic accident, the school doesn't want to face litigation, even if they may be grossly negligent. Every individual case has factors involved, that cannot be solved by a "catch all" law, voted into effect by less than half of the population, who may or may not even be parents. I oppose any law, or mandate, that seeks to protect/regulate things "On my behalf", or for the "Good" of my children. I, with my childrens input, will decide what is best for them. If a parent "beats" his kid, for any reason, there are agencies, and laws in place, to protect that child. If the child needs to be taken from the parent, because the parent is a butt head, then so be it. After all of that, if the child is emancipated, and decides to get an abortion, then let the responsibility lay where it belongs.
The failures of other parents, shouldn't allow my children to place themselves into a life changing, potentially hazardous decision alone, or with the "counselling" of strangers. They are under enough stress, with peer pressure, hormonal changes, and self image issues. Now legislation might allow them to bear an even greater burden, all on their own.
From Mad Douglas (Mongo)[/quote]
Well, this is my stance, sorry to have to point it out, but it was buried amidst all that other dialog. No devil's advocating, just my view on the situation. From Mad Douglas (Mongo)
