IMO kids need to be exposed to both sides of the "argument" not just one side. - anony

Posted: Nov 14th, 2017 - 8:30 am In Reply to: Somebody in Hollywood I can actually get behind. - Very bright woman, speaks numerous

Not just "conservative or liberal." Then they can choose to make up their own mind. Children need to be exposed to the fact that there are people in the world that are different from them, that think different, have different cultures, religions, etc. They should be taught respect of all people.

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