tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102565543549142384.post5768880954053011494..comments2024-02-24T01:54:03.710-05:00Comments on Regent Law Family Restoration: Government Cost of Family Fragmentation Regent Law Centershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743497742242077738noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102565543549142384.post-37853099369050573392012-11-20T19:36:28.018-05:002012-11-20T19:36:28.018-05:00I agree with the above reasoning; while these prog...I agree with the above reasoning; while these programs do start a vicious cycle of hemorrhages taxpayer dollars and dependency on the part of the needy, the way to solve these problems can't be accomplished by doing away with the programs without first locating a suitable alternative to take their places. I like the suggestion that churches and local organizations should do more to reach out to the indigent, but from my experience, they already do these kinds of things. The church I go to in Richmond (St. Bridget's) runs programs for the homeless every Christmas and periodically participates in programs to help the needy. Perhaps part of the problem is that these people who need assistance don't know that they can look towards their local churches and perhaps an increase in awareness can help to change that.James Maguirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102565543549142384.post-30902094903632500702012-10-26T10:45:20.250-04:002012-10-26T10:45:20.250-04:00I think it is important for the actual costs to be...I think it is important for the actual costs to be determined and then publicized to aid in an informed electorate BUT many of these folks need this aid to maintain simple subsistence levels. This aid also provides a stable platform onto which to strive and build for more normalcy in their lives. <br />The problem here is that in the (distant ? ) past many churches and charitable organizations provided this aid but now, no longer do so. I think the energy used to publicize the costs to the government should also be used to energize the religious community to recommit to the charitable principles that once were the hallmark of religious institution's community involvement across America. T Ransonnoreply@blogger.com