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Ron Paul on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President
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Let parents decide on mental health screening for kids
Every parent in America should be made aware of a presidential initiative called the "New Freedom Commission on Mental Health." This commission issued a report last year calling for the mandatory mental health screening of American schoolchildren,
meaning millions of kids will be forced to undergo psychiatric screening whether their parents consent or not. At issue is the fundamental right of parents to decide what medical treatment is appropriate for their children.
Forced mental health screening simply has no place in a free or decent society. The government does not own you or your kids, and it has no legitimate authority to interfere in your family's intimate health matters. Psychiatric diagnoses are
inherently subjective, and the drugs regularly prescribed produce serious side effects, especially in children's developing brains. The bottom line is that mental health issues are a matter for parents, children, and their doctors, not government.
Source: Weekly column, "Texas Straight Talk"
, Jan 31, 2005
State role on medical care for children undermines freedom
Traditionally the family has been the core unit, with parents in charge of their children until adulthood. This means they are responsible for their physical well-being, providing proper care & guidance. Permission, until recently, to treat a child
medically was always granted by the parent, and without proper consent, medical personnel were considered in violation of the parents' rights if treatment were rendered. Today, permission for this treatment is given by the state to the medical profession
to treat adolescents. It has gotten to the point where M.D.s are relieved of any responsibility to parents.When the state replaces the role of the parent in giving permission for treatment, a serious flaw is introduced which is likely to undermine
our free society. Since children are unable to assume responsibility for themselves, the only choices are the parents or the government. The government, through court rulings or legislation, should never be permitted to perform the role of the parent.
Source: Freedom Under Siege, by Ron Paul, p. 20-21
, Dec 31, 1987
Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record.
Paul scores 76% by the Christian Coalition on family issues
The Christian Coalition was founded in 1989 by Dr. Pat Robertson to give Christians a voice in government. We represent millions of people of faith and enable them to have a strong, unified voice in the conversation we call democracy.
Our Five-Fold Mission: - Represent the pro-family point of view before local councils, school boards, state legislatures, and Congress
- Speak out in the public arena and in the media
- Train leaders for effective social and political action
- Inform pro-family voters about timely issues and legislation
- Protest anti-Christian bigotry and defend the rights of people of faith.
Our ratings are based on the votes the organization considered most important; the numbers reflect the percentage of time the representative voted the organization`s preferred position.
Source: CC website 03n-CC on Dec 31, 2003
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