Parents yes, governments no

Fuhgeddaboudit, Bill Bennett: “grandstanding politicos seem intent on getting the government into the business of censorship. … It has been said that when Democrats start talking about children, it’s time to hide your wallet; when Republicans start talking about children, it’s time to TIVO the good stuff for posterity.” (Prof. Bainbridge, Jun. 4; Adam Thierer, National Review Online, Jun. 4). And another parent, this time a New Mexico resident with a 12-year-old boy, has been menaced by authorities with child abuse charges for taking his child off Ritalin, the antidepressant drug (Brian Robinson, “Pills vs. Talking: Dad Investigated for Taking Son Off Meds”, ABC News, Jun. 7). For an earlier case along the same lines, see Jul. 26-27, 2000. (via Wizbang). Sydney Smith has more (Jun. 8).

Comments are closed.