It occurred to me after reading the diary "High School Military Recruiting: My Son's Story" by blue jersey mom that we need to put the same amount of effort the Repugs put in on requiring Parental Notification when it comes to Abortion. It broke my heart to read all the stories of parents and the abusive practices of some military recruiters.
I'm proposing that we support a Parental Notification each and every time a Military Recruiter intends to contact your child. I googled Parental Notification Abortion and had an amazing 4,230,000 hits. I know, I know we currently have an Opt Out thanks to the "No Child Left Behind Act" and how effective that is.
Isn't it important for parents to be informed on all matters that effect the health and well being of our children including abortion and joining a branch of the military? Who can argue that it is not a matter of life or death the decision to join a branch of the military? We owe it to our children to participate in decisions that effect their future and that requires parents to be informed. Our Senators and Congressmen need to be on record regarding this matter, then maybe they won't send our children into harms way without putting greater thought into it.
For the record, my youngest daughter is currently enlisted in the Air National Guard and activated for duty stateside. She came to me for advise and I participated in the decision whether she should join or not. Also, my family has a long history of serving in various branches of the military, therefore, this is not an anti-military position but a parent being properly informed regarding their children.
I'm sorry I was unable to link blue jersey mom's diary above. I tried and failed.