that 60% that didnt vote, obviously think its a ridiculous waste of time and breath, and simply couldn't be bothered voting.
as someone has already said, its already illegal to beat your kids, having this ludicrous law wont stop the beatings.
oh, and to the woman I just saw in the supermarket, your son does plainly not want to be looking through the vegetable lane with you, making him sit there and think about what he has done after he through's a tantrum, is giving him exactly what he wants!!!