Politically and philosophically, I’m all about liberty and freedom. I really am – just not for my kids. For them, I’m a ruthless, totalitarian dictator (at least that’s how I imagine they must think at times). I make Hugo Chavez look like Mister Rogers. And my wife, the Eva to my Hitler, is just as bad. Consequently, our kids live in a ‘police state’ that’s probably pretty close to a prison if you think about it. Their every move is monitored. Everything they see, eat, and touch is thoroughly … [Read more...]