[DiogenesLamp]

If you read what I said, I did not say that mothers have no responsibility towards their child. I said it is not the business of the government.

And how is it not the business of the government to protect people from abuse? What are they supposed to do if not that?

[dforest]

The job of the government is defined in the Constitution.

[NEMDF]

Who will determine what is, and what is not, “abuse”? Is this something that “the government” can decide? Will the government think it is abuse if the family does not recycle properly? Is it abuse if the family lets their children play outside? We are seeing some signs that “the government” finds that abusive. It is abuse to homeschool your children or take them to church twice a week? Is it abuse to keep your 14 year old from getting an abortion without your consent? Is it “abuse” if you do not allow your child to participate in Sharia Law week at the high school? Who will decide what is “abuse” from which the government is supposed to protect people?