[Steve Eisenberg]

My point is that one the government has the powr to do certain things, it is very hard to get the government to give up the power.

I don't know about that. Used to be the government had the power to force every child to go to a either a government school or a private school meeting set curricular requirements. Now, in many states, home schooling means that it is up to each indivual parent.

Another example: In the time of our founding fathers, the government had the power to know how you voted. Now it is a big secret.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

Well, I disagree with you. First of all, compare federal power now from fifty years ago. Sure, on some issues the power has shifted, but, it overall there is no comparison. As far as the government knowing how each person voted, I'm not familiar with what you speak of, but that really is not a good comparison. First of all, the bill of rights and constitution were actually followed in the early years. In the end, what you are saying is that you support a strong federal power. In effect, you are a socialist (which is the case for most FReepers).

[sweetliberty]

"Now, in many states, home schooling means that it is up to each indivual parent."

Yeah, and the battles in the courts to subjugate the children are underway. Homeschooling is just one more freedom on the political hit list.