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gtar100

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54. Parents already have the right to "regulate" their children. Though that's kind of a weird way to
Fri May 10, 2013, 01:46 AM
May 2013

put it. Governments don't "allow" parents to regulate kids. It is the natural responsibility of parents. Government could only enforce artificial boundaries and requirements and often it's a case-by-case basis whether or not it works out for the better. I'm in complete agreement with the judge on this case. The government wanting to restrict access to minors is really only political, not practical. Given how so many parents actually suck at their responsibilities, putting artificial restrictions on access to the morning after pill puts an unnecessary burden on children who haven't yet reached "the right age" but don't have a trusting relationship with their parents. By allowing access does not take anything away from parents, only from people who find it agreeable for government to control the sexuality of others.

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I love it when Republican appointed judges drmeow May 2013 #1
Better than when liberal-elected Presidents do Republican things villager May 2013 #6
Well, yeah - although I never drmeow May 2013 #8
He is a Republican shill! burrowowl May 2013 #12
Oooooo.... mimi85 May 2013 #34
We voted for Obama and got Oblahblah panzerfaust May 2013 #26
It takes a Republican. tblue May 2013 #13
The only time that he responds to criticism Chakab May 2013 #22
This sounds a wee bit embarrassing. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #2
And no doubt ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #14
The government needs to stay out of everyone's bedroom. Period. n/t DeSwiss May 2013 #15
The Court setting age restrictions ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #16
I have thought it through. For over 60 years. :-/ n/t DeSwiss May 2013 #17
So you are okay ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #19
I'm not sure I understand your question.... DeSwiss May 2013 #20
I think the point he's trying to make is Phlem May 2013 #38
Sorry, let me clarify ... Plem, are you paying attention ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #41
Oh! Phlem May 2013 #45
No need for a government regulation here - parents already have that right. gtar100 May 2013 #47
Parents have what right? n/t 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #51
Parents already have the right to "regulate" their children. Though that's kind of a weird way to gtar100 May 2013 #54
See. I told you so. Phlem May 2013 #53
Some 12 years olds are going to do it anyway Chakab May 2013 #24
Parents who impregnate their own child, or parents who are hyperreligious and anti-abortion Occulus May 2013 #30
That's why I said ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #42
So a 14 year old is not competent enough to know she doesn't want to give birth? immoderate May 2013 #36
Not legally ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #43
Why is "consistency" the political ideal here? immoderate May 2013 #48
Consistency ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #52
The legal age of consent in California is 18 Xithras May 2013 #39
If the latter point is true ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #44
It'll never happen. That's political suicide. Xithras May 2013 #50
Women's rights SamKnause May 2013 #3
Good on you Judge Korman. westerebus May 2013 #4
Guts. /nt Ash_F May 2013 #5
Love this judge. n/t countmyvote4real May 2013 #7
. blkmusclmachine May 2013 #9
K&R AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #10
This judge just doesn't understand 12-D chess Doctor_J May 2013 #11
I find his stance on this especially puzzling Dragonfli May 2013 #18
Agree with all the judge's points stuffmatters May 2013 #21
K&R idwiyo May 2013 #23
I am absolutely pro-choice davidpdx May 2013 #25
Judge Edward Korman never really loved him!! QC May 2013 #27
“You’re just playing games here” “You’re basically lying” “Contrary to the baloney you're giving me" progressoid May 2013 #28
Obama is a Reagan Conservative. Always has been. NT broadcaster75201 May 2013 #29
That's not true. MannyGoldstein May 2013 #37
I don't see President Obama's position as "Right Wing" . . . Erda May 2013 #31
from the article: 25% of african-american youth do not have photo ids noiretextatique May 2013 #32
I was thinking more in terms of African American girls Erda May 2013 #33
So Obama wants to deny them emergency contraception Doctor_J May 2013 #40
They have been using this same drug in Europe for many years. RC May 2013 #35
This is pretty lame on The Administration's part, I have to admit ... brett_jv May 2013 #46
This judge is every inch an asshole and here's why: ucrdem May 2013 #49
So we should allow religious belief and political considerations to trump medicine? winter is coming May 2013 #55
The alternative is allowing profit considerations to trump medicine. ucrdem May 2013 #56
After watch Melissa Perry-Harris' show ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2013 #57
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