Your Turn: Barbie Ban

Your Turn: Barbie Ban

Updated: March 11, 2009

West Virginia lawmaker Jeff Eldridge has introduced legislation that would ban the sale of Barbies and dolls like them in his state. His reasoning comes from concerns over a focus on a girl's physical beauty above intelligence -- and though he says he doesn't expect the bill to pass -- he is committed to raising awareness about the issue.

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