>>"can't afford them"
> by whose budgetary definitions?
Are you on welfare? Then you can't afford children.
"Are you on welfare? Then you can't afford children."
Good point...I had not thought of that twist.
I am one of those believers that will not subscribe to the state health benefits even though we qualify. I have read and understand the interpretation someone posted once that using the state welfare system for health care violates the commandment with regard to "thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods."