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H$LDA is insisting that now is the time to act to protect parental rights. They begin their impassioned plea stating
What does homosexual "marriage" have to do with homeschooling? And why is H$LDA in an uproar about it? While I don't like the idea of homosexual's marrying I do think they should be able to enter into civil unions, and if I am perfectly honest I have to admit that allowing them to marry doesn't hurt me or my family one iota.
At Exploring Constitutional Conflicts read the Family and the Constitution
It seems "parental rights" are already protected by the Constitution, so we don't need H$LDA's legislation. Why does H$LDA want to write parental rights legislation? Could it be because they want to be the ones to define what a family is? Could it be because they want to be the ones to determine which parents have the right to raise their children without government interference? They very well could legislate is so the only valid reason to homeschool would be for "religious" reasons. And you would have to meet H$LDA definition of religious. One cynic suggested that H$LDA's cry for an amendment to "protect" parental rights is nothing more then an attempt to boost their membership? Which is a possibility, I just hope the sheeple don't fall for it.
For those of you interested in the "Parental Rights" issue I strongly recommend you visit Parental Rights hosted by Brianbelle.
From what I have seen the blog is informative and objective.
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H$LDA is insisting that now is the time to act to protect parental rights. They begin their impassioned plea stating
There were early warning signs that homosexual “marriage” should be taken seriously. On May 27, 1993, the Supreme Court of Hawaii ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny marriage licenses to three same-sex couples. A voter initiative eventually trumped this decision, but at least by this date the battle was fully engaged.
What does homosexual "marriage" have to do with homeschooling? And why is H$LDA in an uproar about it? While I don't like the idea of homosexual's marrying I do think they should be able to enter into civil unions, and if I am perfectly honest I have to admit that allowing them to marry doesn't hurt me or my family one iota.
At Exploring Constitutional Conflicts read the Family and the Constitution
The Supreme Court said in the 1977 case of Moore v. East Cleveland that "the Constitution protects the sanctity of the family precisely because the institution of the family is deeply rooted in the Nation's history and tradition." Moore found protection for an extended family's choice of living arrangements just three years after rejecting a claim that the choice of living arrangements outside of the family context were protected (See Belle Terre v Boraas). The Court's solicitude for the family is also evident in the 1972 case of Yoder v Wisconsin, holding that a state compulsory education law could not be applied against the parents of 14- and 15-year-old Amish children against the wishes of the parents. The Court's decision in Yoder rested primarily on Free Exercise Clause, but the Court subsequently interpreted Yoder as resting in part on the substantive due process rights of parents to make fundamental decisions affecting the lives of their children. Interestingly, the lone dissent in Yoder came from Justice Douglas, who objected to the Court's unwillingness to inquire whether the Amish children agreed with their parent's preference for a return to their agrarian community before the distractions of sock hops, football games, and high school social life make that choice less appealing.
It seems "parental rights" are already protected by the Constitution, so we don't need H$LDA's legislation. Why does H$LDA want to write parental rights legislation? Could it be because they want to be the ones to define what a family is? Could it be because they want to be the ones to determine which parents have the right to raise their children without government interference? They very well could legislate is so the only valid reason to homeschool would be for "religious" reasons. And you would have to meet H$LDA definition of religious. One cynic suggested that H$LDA's cry for an amendment to "protect" parental rights is nothing more then an attempt to boost their membership? Which is a possibility, I just hope the sheeple don't fall for it.
For those of you interested in the "Parental Rights" issue I strongly recommend you visit Parental Rights hosted by Brianbelle.
Brianbelle's blog
has been set up to address the topic of Parental Rights legislation and the far reaching affects on the American family. Recent announcements of another attempt to legislate parental rights has prompted me to set this up so parents will have a place to learn about Parental Rights legislation and how it will affect them. I have no political agenda other than the truth.
From what I have seen the blog is informative and objective.
- Sam Brownback
From SCPols.Com "Sam Brownback understands the unique role that parents play in the lives of their children and he believes that parents should have the freedom to homeschool their children," said Marie, a mother of five and member of the Marion Home...
- Homeschooling In Mississippi
I have really loved homeschooling in Mississippi. It has been a wonderful experience for my family. But what do other people think about homeschooling in Mississippi? Natalie at the Homeschool Cafe ask How do Mississippi public school superintendents...
- From The Blog World
Edspresso explains why Greg is wrong, in the post The collectivist argument against choice. Congress should restore parental rights in public schools according to Phyllis Schlafly. Bryan Killian faces religious discrimination in his North Carolina Public...
- To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate
The HOT topic in homeschool circles these days is the new HPV vaccine. Boy am I glad I have boys, so I don't have to decide to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. Although I am leaning toward vaccination. It's the daughters of lower-income, minority...
- Homeschooling Is A Fundamental Right Of Parents
The decision of how and where a child should be educated is a fundamental right of parents — First Wapakoneta Superintendent Keith Horner says. “I’m not against school choice at all". then he goes on to point out all the problems homeschoolers create...