The War on Poverty Our Longest War

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Allow and have faith/hope in America to do what she does best without government interference.

We did that during the 20's, and it resulted in a near-fatal brush with economic ruin. America is at its best with a government responsive to its citizens' needs.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

We did that during the 20's, and it resulted in a near-fatal brush with economic ruin. America is at its best with a government responsive to its citizens' needs.

What was the percentage of children born out of wedlock and of those, how many were raised by their birth mothers?

Just because a leader, Pastor and almost head of a movement has a bastard child doesn't make it right religiously, secularly or financially.

I fail to see how "America being America" would solve the illegitimate birth rate situation, although I certainly see how changes in cultural norms have enormous impacts on the economy.

Not sure who you are referring to in your last sentence, though.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

Not sure who you are referring to in your last sentence, though.

My apologies it was the impetus of my post and thought I included:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politic...n-poverty.html

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

I fail to see how "America being America" would solve the illegitimate birth rate situation, although I certainly see how changes in cultural norms have enormous impacts on the economy.

How many high/grade school mothers chose birth over abortion/adoption because of the support the government gives/promises, not only likely ruining/limiting their lives but also those of their children?

If we're going to invest let's invest wisely!