Wow…supercharged subject nowadays. All I know is, compared to my 1984 high school days, Big Brother has jumped the fence and gotten bigger. That is what I see now, compared to then.
I’m betting Hobbes is informing Calvin there is a movie called “Bikini Clad Space Bimboids on Mars” or something similar that he was interested in watching to learn more about the wonders of our universe…..
Come on, Calvin. Dad is exercising his right to free expression and exposing you to something that you find offensive and shocking. That’s what you asked for, right?
Children dont have the same rights as adults, because they are not expected to understand or face the repercussions of their actions, which is why the juvenile court system is different. Parents need to protect their kids from things they are not ready to see or hear. Think, dropping F bombs in grade school by a teacher. College professors can and do. Second grade teachers should not.
Calvin…the reason Dad won’t expose you to such things is because you’re simply not ready to process those things. You’re not being taught calculus or Shakespeare in your 1st grade class, are you? It’s not a matter of censorship – it’s a matter of maturity.
I am thinking Calvin has been experimenting with Porn… “So you wouldn’t object to me being exposed to art, music, or movies that some people would find offensive or shocking, right?” Hehe….
this black and white view of the world perfectly tracks for a 6 year old who hasn’t learned nuance and subtlety yet, but grown up political speakers have no excuse, they are either less educated than a first grader or are being intentionally obtuse.
@Concretionist: Apparently smarter than you since he’s made billions and was elected President, had a very successful TV Show, Golf Courses, Resorts, etc….what have you done
“The concept of Freedom is not without constraint. For us to be truly free we must have limits; otherwise we will inevitably infringe upon the freedoms of others.”
codycab 30 days ago
I don’t know why you bother asking, Calvin. You don’t even take no for an answer.
dadthedawg Premium Member 30 days ago
Dad, explain to him about PG-13…..
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 30 days ago
Now tell Dad which offensive movie you plan on watching, and see if he agrees with it.
C 30 days ago
NIMBY strikes again
Concretionist 30 days ago
Calvin is gonna grow up to be Trump, seems like. Except a lot smarter (which is scary!) Heck they even have similar hair…
Nuke Road Warrior 30 days ago
When dealing with governments you have an absolute right of free expression, when dealing with the family, bot so much.
Jayalexander 30 days ago
Noooo! you can’t see Debbie does Dallas.
incognito 29 days ago
Tell Calvin it’s character building. That will put him off.
M2MM 29 days ago
Me thinks Calvin is wanting to go see nude statues & paintings and then watch “Babe Vampires Do Dallas” or somesuch film. :D
ddl297 29 days ago
Nah, doubt it’s porn (girls, naked or otherwise? Yuck!) He just wants to listen to the same music the other kids at school hear.
einarbt 29 days ago
Freedom in the US empire what a joke. McCarthy had other ideas.
Free or Not? Premium Member 29 days ago
So….you wouldn’t object the to grooming towards trans-genderism done by the government run schools?
tremaine53 29 days ago
And thus, Captain Loophole was born.
rockyridge1977 29 days ago
Intelligent conversation!!!!!
dflak 29 days ago
I pinned this one.
The Fly Hunter 29 days ago
“Free expression of ideas” is now being suppressed under the guise of “misinformation”.
Redd Panda 29 days ago
Seems like Calvin wants to watch the John Wick series.
Or go to a trump rally.
ccfharvard4 29 days ago
Wow…supercharged subject nowadays. All I know is, compared to my 1984 high school days, Big Brother has jumped the fence and gotten bigger. That is what I see now, compared to then.
sandpiper 29 days ago
Dad rarely thinks of the possible pitfalls when Calvin asks a seemingly thoughtful question. He never sees the tripwires.
gozirra2 Premium Member 29 days ago
Calvin, you forgot to mention how it builds character! See how Dad likes that being thrown back at him.
BJDucer 29 days ago
I’m betting Hobbes is informing Calvin there is a movie called “Bikini Clad Space Bimboids on Mars” or something similar that he was interested in watching to learn more about the wonders of our universe…..
uniquename 29 days ago
“Now let me explain how the Constitution applies to federal law and not in my house.”
mindjob 29 days ago
He’s heard about Robert Mapplethorpe
royq27 29 days ago
Predating the internet…
jim_pem 29 days ago
Come on, Calvin. Dad is exercising his right to free expression and exposing you to something that you find offensive and shocking. That’s what you asked for, right?
bmeaton Premium Member 29 days ago
The first freedom elucidated in the Bill of Rights is Freedom of Religion, the second is Freedom of Speech.
djtenltd 29 days ago
Doesn’t Calvin’s father know by now that every time Calvin makes some oddball analysis on something, that he wants something??
ladykat 29 days ago
Save your breath, Dad, Calvin doesn’t want to hear it!
rugeirn 29 days ago
Calvin is a great believer in absolute rights. Unfortunately, he has yet to understand they don’t exist.
rhpii 29 days ago
No, as a parent of a minor child the responsibility to choose what is appropriate remains with the parent.
Larry S 29 days ago
YouTube: Rowan Atkinson JUST OBLITERATED The UK Government “He Refuses To Listen” (2012)
billdaviswords 29 days ago
There’s a big difference between free speech and the context of those ideas or the appropriate age for being exposed to them.
jrankin1959 29 days ago
What did you buy, Calvin?
lnrokr55 29 days ago
Wonder what Calvins done ?
wconer 29 days ago
So many haters…
Bilan 29 days ago
The Bill of Rights doesn’t apply to parenting.
sobrown51 29 days ago
I think parental responsibility outweighs the bill of rights until the kids reach a reasonable age.
wivern921 29 days ago
Children dont have the same rights as adults, because they are not expected to understand or face the repercussions of their actions, which is why the juvenile court system is different. Parents need to protect their kids from things they are not ready to see or hear. Think, dropping F bombs in grade school by a teacher. College professors can and do. Second grade teachers should not.
John Jorgensen 29 days ago
I mean, Dad’s not wrong.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member 29 days ago
Calvin…the reason Dad won’t expose you to such things is because you’re simply not ready to process those things. You’re not being taught calculus or Shakespeare in your 1st grade class, are you? It’s not a matter of censorship – it’s a matter of maturity.
g04922 29 days ago
I am thinking Calvin has been experimenting with Porn… “So you wouldn’t object to me being exposed to art, music, or movies that some people would find offensive or shocking, right?” Hehe….
jvscanlan Premium Member 29 days ago
Let’s go over the meaning of the word kid again . . .
yangeldf 29 days ago
this black and white view of the world perfectly tracks for a 6 year old who hasn’t learned nuance and subtlety yet, but grown up political speakers have no excuse, they are either less educated than a first grader or are being intentionally obtuse.
currysteph Premium Member 29 days ago
@Concretionist: Apparently smarter than you since he’s made billions and was elected President, had a very successful TV Show, Golf Courses, Resorts, etc….what have you done
Otis Rufus Driftwood 29 days ago
For once Dad is working to build Calvin’s character in a good and effective way.
Gamerkillss 29 days ago
I’ve personally listened to a whole song about osama bin laden, and watched videos of people smoking, Why? I honestly don’t even know
willie_mctell 29 days ago
There’s always “My Ding-a-ling,” Chuck Berry’s sing along. I’m sure he loved to hear the audience singing “I love to play with…”
wiley207 28 days ago
Oh, I know what the last panel is like…
Snoots 28 days ago
“The concept of Freedom is not without constraint. For us to be truly free we must have limits; otherwise we will inevitably infringe upon the freedoms of others.”
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