Take a vow. (Letters).In her article ("Vow-To Books," July/August), Lynda McDonnell writes, "even Wilson rejects the popular conservative notion that government can fix the problem by making ... marriage more financially attractive." Although I am not able to respond with statistics, personal experience leads me to believe that government (and the taxpayers who put them in power) can indeed improve the family by making marriage more financially attractive. Tax policies which reward married couples raising multiple children can give these families the gift of time. Used well, this time could be spent on family dinners and debates, on games and silliness, on reading and singing. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , there would be time for nurturing love and respect within the family. This all comes inexpensively in·ex·pen·sive adj. Not high in price; cheap. in  ex·pen sive·ly adv. , with only
small sacrifices in living standards living standards npl → nivel msg de vidaliving standards living npl → niveau m de vie living standards living npl required. At home in France, our family enjoys these benefits. Singles and childless couples subsidize sub·si·dize tr.v. sub·si·dized, sub·si·diz·ing, sub·si·diz·es 1. To assist or support with a subsidy. 2. To secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy. this lifestyle. And yes, it is costly for them. But most have recognized that healthy, well-adapted and productive children are critical to the future health of the society. The policies of the French government and the sacrifices of its taxpayers make this possible. We are thankful thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. to them and hope their trust in us is well placed. RAY DEVRIES Colmar, France |
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