We spend incredible amounts of time, money and resources on
the problems of alcoholism, drug addiction, sexual abuse, domestic abuse,
depression, gun violence, homelessness and other social issues.
To me, the one thing that could cause a turn around on all
these issues at once is to guarantee every child a happy childhood. Of course,
this would not be easy by any means and may cost more than we currently spend
on social problems. But in the process of trying, we would produce more
productive citizens and greater cultural stability.
What’s wrong with a goal like this, pie-in-the-sky as it
might be? At least we would openly commit to caring about all our
children—something we obviously don’t do now.
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