In reply to Barbara Pointe.
Hi Barbara, thanks for stopping by The Cascadia Advocate.
We at NPI are strong believes in individual liberty and privacy. But sometimes the government has to be involved in “family decisions” — that’s why we have laws protecting people’s freedoms and family courts to deal with issues that come up. If abuse is taking place within a household, for example, society has an interest in helping the victim(s) of that abuse escape it, and hold the perpetrators accountable.
Young people have rights as individuals that need to be respected. Current law strikes a balance between parents’ rights and students’ individual rights, and I‑2081 would upset that balance. We therefore oppose it.
It’s also important to note that older people don’t necessarily make “rational decisions or choices”. People of all ages actually don’t think rationally by default — research has demonstrated that we are emotional beings, first and foremost. We have the capability to think rationally, but we mostly use that capability to justify how we’re feeling!
