The fact that 'obliviate' isn't an unforgivable is the thing I find most disturbing about HP.
But then if you have an entire department whose sole job is to perform that spell, what Minister would have it banned.
Tony Blackburn or DLT?
Good to see the subject raised; 'tis a pity it's Professors.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review.
You’re preaching to the converted about the Obliviate spell. I really must write that “Obliviation is evil” story. I’m certain that Hermione will always regret “brainwashing” her parents, and she’ll want to impose serious restrictions on the use of memory altering spells.
Neither, it was Simon Bates (yes, I did the research).
Thanks, I will be returning to the issue.
-N-