Daddy / daughter lunch with my 16 yo today.  Marissa told me that she has to write an essay on gun control from a pro or con position for her "history" class. 
 She, on her own, has already picked the Second Amendment position. 
 She has a very left-wing "progressive" (regressive / illiberal) history teacher. But, Marissa told me that she is not afraid to state her opinion. 
 I was surprised to learn how much research she has already done and how solid her arguments already are. I was impressed. 
 I am so proud of all of my girls. 
 There is hope in America...