I am writing a letter re protection of young in content of muzzles and the poison poke. Here is the list of values I give as being desirable for my own children:
- The inviolable nature of human rights and human dignity. In particular, medical informed consent is essential.
- That morality is God-given, and not dictated by the state or consensus of the crowd. It is never acceptable to justify harm to individuals based on collectivist ideology.
- The importance of open-minded thought and the scientific method, especially in contexts involving serious risk. Ideas are always open to challenge based on new evidence.
- Respect for the rule of law and legitimate authority. Parents should be obeyed when they guide children away from danger.
- All misused authority should be questioned; tyranny should be resisted, lest you compromise yourself. Those involved in criminal wrongdoing should be held to account.
I hope this list is useful to you.
May G-d continue to bless, protect, and provide for you and all you love, Martin. You are truly a gift to us all.