Your objections to her defending her child and the rights of parents are based on whether a man approves? Are you sure you're on the right Forum? Adult female citizens of the United States can act as individuals according to conscience.
“Adult female citizens of the United States can act as individuals according to conscience.”
Acting as an individual didn’t seem to get her anywhere. Maybe if she would have put aside her ego, she would have been more successful. Ya think? After all...its the children that suffered her failure. Sometimes teams do better.