[tdadams]

some argue government simply has no place promoting marriage

But it shouldn't be promoting single motherhood either. The fedgov shouldn't be involved in welfare, social engineering, or income redistribution at all. But in realtiy it is involved and it's policies either promote marriage or promote single motherhood. It's black or white. That's why this should not, and never should have been, given to the fedgov to deal with.

[Lorianne]

But it shouldn't be promoting single motherhood either

I agree. Nor should it be subsidizing the obligations of the fathers of these kids either. I have an idea, I know it's wacky, but why don't we ask bio-PARENTS to support their own offspring?