again reclaiming my time, I understand that $4.3 million in a $1,600,000,000,000 budget is minuscule. But for those parents that are listening, the discussion of the positive nature that we want to protect their children, teach their children, love their children, give their children opportunities, the joy that that brings into their hearts is worth that small amount of money and in my mind is worth the debate.
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