Quote:There are a couple people who posted that spanking is just as bad. See the post where the person calls me an "idiot".

 

I'm against spanking.  I don't think it should be illegal.  But I certainly think that leaving marks and bruises is where the line should be drawn.  My grandfather was as old fashioned as they come, and he only had one occasion to have to whip one of his seven kids.  I'd only call someone an 'idiot' on the matter if they thought that the problem with society today is that there aren't enough spankings.

 

A friend of mine was a victim of physical and sexual abuse growing up.  She managed to turn out okay (she's not a criminal in any case).  But I don't think that's proof that every victim of those abuses will turn out fine. Some will.  Some won't.  That's how it is.  Just because some turn out alright, doesn't make it right IMO.

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