[LIConFem]

I think the author's point was that the pendulum has swung too far the other way. I doubt seriously that he or she was advocating the return of lead paint, et cetera.

[Conservatrix]

I think the author's point was that the pendulum has swung too far the other way. I doubt seriously that he or she was advocating the return of lead paint, et cetera. Some things, yes, especially with respect to overbearing government control and "management" of one's personal life. But some things ARE better than they were then! I think we agree on that.