I'm not a bigot. I'm not a homophobe. I'm a conscientious parent.

These were not conscientious objectors. They were belligerent draft dodgers.

These were not conscientious objectors. They were belligerent draft dodgers,

It's okay to complain about this problem, and if you do, you're not a racist, you're not a bigot.

I realized how much it must suck to be a parent. You devote everything to your kids, who just end up growing up and disliking you. I felt bad for them briefly, but at least they had each other. In that moment I decided I wouldn't have kids. I don't think I could handle the level of betrayal I'd feel once I realized they weren't interested in me anymore.

Citizen participation is just an appeasement by the board for people who have an issue. It was not the forum in which to change something.