Whenever a government restricts or bans a fundamental right of parents, it weakens and perhaps even destroys the primary role of the family in society.  Government is supposed to protect and defend the lives of its citizens.  I am a mother and grandmother.  I fully oppose any proposal to restrict or ban the rights of parents in the lives of their minor children.  The constitutionally protected rights of citizens must always be foremost in the minds of those who are constitutionally elected to uphold these rights.  Thank you.  A. Edwards