By what standard of rationality or fairness do we look at society as a “village” where some members may impose their will on other members regarding matters of raising children?
Dr Michael Hurd
Dr. Michael Hurd is a psychotherapist, columnist and author of "Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference)" and "Grow Up America!" Visit his website at: www.DrHurd.com.
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Obama’s Delusions of Grandeur
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I want to control you, which is why I intimidate you by calling you “selfish.”
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Hillary Clinton and The “Gender Card”
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