[zo1]

If only we could leave our respective countries and self organize voluntarily into new ones.

Until then, those of us with kids, can't afford to checkout. We have to secure a future for our children.

[minsc__and__boo]

Or just migrate to a country that aligns more with your views, like many immigrants have done and do today. John Locke never said anything about needing form new ones.

The, "Won't somebody please think of my children" excuse is a little selfish considering there are people with differing opinions (who may or may not have children too).