Roxy, this is a real bitch. It's one of those things that there is no easy answer to. Under our system of government (specifically, the U.S.A. but equally applicable to all Western governments) there is no way to justify anyone dictating how parents raise their children. That's a good thing in that it's a shield against government tyranny. We need that. The downside is obvious - you have pointed it out.
All I can say is that we need to do exactly what you are doing: Have the courage to speak out, be ourselves and not be sheep. Over time, we must educate the general populace. Then they will do the right thing. It has to be THEIR choice though. We could use government power to force them but if we grant the government power to do that... History is full of bad examples.
Just be you and don't be shy about expressing your opinion. That will take care of it in the long run.
All I can say is that we need to do exactly what you are doing: Have the courage to speak out, be ourselves and not be sheep. Over time, we must educate the general populace. Then they will do the right thing. It has to be THEIR choice though. We could use government power to force them but if we grant the government power to do that... History is full of bad examples.
Just be you and don't be shy about expressing your opinion. That will take care of it in the long run.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
