On February 17, a group of Christian leaders from across the political and ideological spectrum made public their recommendations for how to reduce domestic poverty. Watch Sojourners president Jim Wallis, Bethel New Life founder Mary Nelson, and Clapham Group principal Mark Rodgers describe what they think makes this effort different, how the lives of the people they serve can inform public policy, and why President Obama may have an opportunity to reach out to some evangelicals still interested in compassionate conservatism.
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I fear that money is not the solution since money is the why we are in poverty. Man has put a curse on himself when it comes to the monetary system. We need to rebuild free enterprise for basic needs of life and not charge the people for the basic needs of life but to create a free enterprise for our basic needs the rest..will follow.
Birthing Permits.
As Kenneth Boulding jokingly proposed birthing permits could be a monumental step towards reducing poverty. Basically, a permit is required to have a child and these permits are marketable goods in which they can be traded and bought. This does one of two fabulous things. First, reduces intergenerational poverty. Second, alleviates problems associated with family structure and poverty. Additionally, the funds generated from selling these permits could be directed to worthy welfare programs, preferably cash transfers.
If we are required to have license to drive a car then why are we not required to have a license to procreate?