> She said she was 4 at the time though. I mean really, "Bad to play with
> wartoys are"? I don't think her Anti-G.I Joe stance is all that strong.
> She was just describing her long history of political interest. Don't
[...]
>         I was actually implying that protesting aganist GI Joe might be 
> taking Liberalism too far. Being passionate about your political beliefs 
> whether they be liberal, conservative, moderate, or anything else is fine but
> one must also temper their political views with reason. Those who loose 

I'd say that protesting against violent toys can be a very rational
reaction to the marketing of violent role models to children.

I know day care centers that ban violent toys (if you bring one
they will confiscate it and not give it back).

But there's certainly more than one way to advocate for these values.
One approach is to try to present alternative role models, and to
educate society to bring about volentary change. Another approach
is to try to convince government to regulate the contrary behavior
as socially dangerous. And there are others.

I can say personally that kids-at-a-demonstration can be a very effective
political message via the cuteness factor, and can be a kind of family
bonding, which creates a different social identity.

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    Albert Lunde                      Albert-Lunde@nwu.edu