YOUR FEB. 8 editorial “Classroom Valentines: For all or none,’’ recommending required valentines for all kids, from all kids, in elementary schools, was poorly thought out.
You want all parents, even those who can hardly afford a valentine card for their own children, to be compelled to buy cards for every other child in class?
You want people who decry the Hallmarking of America compelled to participate against their will? You believe forcing kids to express friendship - not common courtesy, but actual friendship - where none exists, under compulsion, does not deprive them of their rights to free speech?
