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I am going to say that birth control for many low income mothers is expensive. Tightening up their belts is a no can do event. Many are employed in low paying jobs, and have to juggle childcare expenses on an income of 21K a year.. these low income mothers are: retail workers, home health aides, food industry, all low paying jobs.
https://singlemotherguide.com/single-mother-statistics/
many are divorced, widowed or unmarried. I suppose it comes down to our society, do we help or do we hope that with no help that women will make it on their own.. many, MANY things contribute to the USA's problems, global economy, war eats of much of the country's budget.
Free birth control for at least teens is a step in the right direction in allow young women a chance to get that education, get that better paying job so when they choose to have a child they are in a better position to support a child, or be mature enough to have a committed relationship, many teen marriages explode and implode.
(As to Greece, one of their biggest problems is they don't want to raise taxes.. same problem here so who knows but I'd like to think defaulting on our debt would not happen here). Out of control spending by our government could easily be reined in if the government reduces our armed forces budget by half. Places veterans into Obama care and closes the VA down.. there would be huge savings.. no reason why we need a VA now.. vets can get vouchers and go to their own doctors, get into private care, and I think probably get better medical care.. but that is just my opinion.
peace.
https://singlemotherguide.com/single-mother-statistics/
many are divorced, widowed or unmarried. I suppose it comes down to our society, do we help or do we hope that with no help that women will make it on their own.. many, MANY things contribute to the USA's problems, global economy, war eats of much of the country's budget.
Free birth control for at least teens is a step in the right direction in allow young women a chance to get that education, get that better paying job so when they choose to have a child they are in a better position to support a child, or be mature enough to have a committed relationship, many teen marriages explode and implode.
(As to Greece, one of their biggest problems is they don't want to raise taxes.. same problem here so who knows but I'd like to think defaulting on our debt would not happen here). Out of control spending by our government could easily be reined in if the government reduces our armed forces budget by half. Places veterans into Obama care and closes the VA down.. there would be huge savings.. no reason why we need a VA now.. vets can get vouchers and go to their own doctors, get into private care, and I think probably get better medical care.. but that is just my opinion.
peace.
AnnaH|1436665236|3901818 said:I am not going to change anyone's mind about abortion here just as you aren't going to change mine.
To the original topic, I think many Americans, regardless of party, are concerned about the out of control government spending. Too many think they can justify spending for their particular priorities. I once thought that but was wrong. Birth control is not that pricey, and I am comfortable with each of us buying his/her own. We don't want to end up like Greece. Everyone should be willing to reduce spending in every area.
Clearly, I'm in the minority among those in discussion here but thought it important to present another view. I'm not offended and hope no one else is.