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To: diana g who wrote (4603)1/5/2001 11:32:23 AM
From: The Philosopher  Respond to of 13056
 
Let me just say, then, that your version of libertarianism is different from mine.

Assault is assault, whether between strangers or between parent and child.

I don't disagree at all that the social services mentality is in some cases out of control. But I personally don't accept a philosophy that says that a child should be at the complete mercy of her parents with no right of protection from government.