The only way to eliminate any government choice on what art is worthwhile, what art isn't worthwhile, is to get the government totally out of the business of funding.
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The right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children is among the unalienable rights with which the Declaration of Independence proclaims 'all Men are endowed by their Creator.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents have a fundamental right to guide their children's upbringing.
This quote emphasizes the belief that parents possess an inherent and unalterable right to raise and educate their children according to their values, as recognized in foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence. It reflects the idea that this right is fundamental to personal liberty and the societal structure, underscoring the role of parents as key figures in nurturing the next generation.
Themes
ParentsChildrenUpbringingRightsFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
A speech at a parenting conference discussing parental rights.
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