Smacking ban would be hypocritical

Sir,

The SNP wishes to outlaw the smacking of children and to criminalise parents in the legitimate exercise of administering chastisement to an unruly child, after saying in April 2017: ‘We do not support a ban as we do not think that would be appropriate and effective.’

Can the Scottish Government explain to the people of Scotland why it views abortion as something worthy and commendable while banning smacking?

This is what happens when the godless rule. They know neither right from wrong nor good from evil. They legislate for whatever is politically expedient.

How can it possibly be acceptable for a mother to abort her baby but the thought of smacking an unruly child is horrific violence and unacceptable?

God is clear – ‘Thou shalt not kill’ (Exodus 20:13) – not the unborn, not the disabled, not the sick, not the elderly, not the unloved, not the depressed, not the suffering, not the dying. When one is consistent and looks to a higher authority for guidance, you will find further wisdom on the subject: ‘He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes’ (Proverbs 13:24).

The Scottish Government is in direct conflict with God in both these areas – as well as others. Susan Wallace,

Corpach, Fort William.

Ailean Caimbeul