The Optimistic Patriot doesn't get why City Councilor Felix Arroyo wants to ban spanking; he says a little paddling didn't hurt him:

... My mom used a wooden spoon on me. She wasn't a big fan of waiting till dad got home. Looking back on my spankings, I must say that I deserved every one of them. It wasn't a lot of fun getting spanked, but our little girl will get a few swats as she grows too. What my mom and I both know is that we're parents first, which means having a disciplined and respectful child is your number one priority. There's nothing wrong with giving a kid a few good whacks when they've earned them.