To the Editor:
Last night at the city council meeting, there was much discussion about the upcoming ordinance change regarding smoking. One council member said it was his God-given right to protect children from harm, so he was for making it a crime for people to smoke in their cars when children are present.
He needs to clarify this. Is it his right control what the children drink? We know sugary drinks are much of the cause of obesity in children and this is a health issue causing shorter lifespans. Does he want to make it a crime for parents to make sugary drinks available to their children?
One of the people said the raising of children is a community issue not just a parent’s right. Does this mean the city has the right to control the raising of children from birth to adulthood?
We are supposed to let our council know how we feel about this at a special workshop. Will citizens attend?
Edward D. Mitchell
Nolanville
Click here to view original publication.