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		 Just my two cents, but when parents decided that being a childs best friend/buddy and not a parent, such as they were prior to the 60's, to me is the precursor to todays current problems.  This repeal of heavy-handed parenting, and the general relaxation of moral/legal standards within and without the family structure has lead to where we are today.  Our government is only a reflection of our current needs and desires.  At least in the blue states. 
		
		
		
		
		
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