Thoeting,
That should read:
Because parents have never been shot and killed does not mean that police, and courts could NOT do that to parents who are sufficiently resistant.
Wintertime, be careful that you don't make outrageous comments that undermine your credibility. I think you have some good thoughts and ideas, but over-the-top comments place everything you say in question. You have a strong enough arguements for homeschooling from your own experiences as it is, no need to dress it up with "well, it COULD happen."