and I did use quotes on the "liberal" was in regards to the ideas of protecting those accused and protecting those under the age of 18. I attempted (but perhaps failed) to point out that these 'protections' are (imo) not central themes of either party and are often made by key individuals regardless of party (and often to the benefit of said key individuals and/or their children).

I tend to agree with you on the issues and concerns of childrearing. Personally I think Democrats have gotten a bum rap in the arena of corporal punishment, as it ignores the issues that Democrats were fighting (say issues of child abuse).

We've muddied the waters a bit. We've got child-rearing issues and we have immigration enforcement issues.