I agree with their position. I had to turn that 'no' into 'yes' or die trying. Risk is part of growing up. Young people are not robotic anonyms and should not be regarded as such. They are human individuals and have an ancient, instinctive need to experiment.
Paternalism dampens the spirit, fosters resentment, and perpetuates itself.
If we invoke science to dress prejudice as policy, we do not merely pervert science. We demean policy and the laws we live by as well. Adapted from Priorities Magazine. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .