So, her daughters wanted princess costumes, and she refused because of her own social agenda. Deplorable.
Really?! If this is "deplorable" then what would you call illegally invading another country based upon a lie? This is silly perhaps but deplorable? You must have spent the better part of the last decade constantly seething.
The reactions by some people I encounter are a bit... uneven.
Besides, plenty of parents prevent their kids from doing harmless things, based on their (parents') religious and cultural values. Not saying that is always right (or wrong), but I agree that the reactions are uneven.
As for the poll, probably not, since at least halloween is not intended to be serious.