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Commentary by Sue Swayze, VeritasRex.comGovernment’s gone and done it again. Local government, no less. Stepped out in front of the church to serve family needs in a tangible, meaningful way. Today’s Indianapolis Star reports that the city of Carmel will help its employees with the cost of adopting a child as part of its employee benefit package - up to $500 per child with a maximum of $10,000 per employee.
This is one in a string of creative policies by the city of Carmel to build a cutting-edge community and a progressive local government approach. But should tax dollars go toward government employees’ adoption costs?
Conservatives will tell you no. Churches will say the demand is too great and costs too high. Liberals will want higher dollar thresholds (and throw in a puppy). Gay activists will demand to be included. Business leaders will say it is a competitive move to attract workforce.
I suggest... [continued at VeritasRex.com]*******************
IndyChristian Ed. Note: Interestingly, the Indianapolis Star Editorial Staff also weighed in positively regarding this innovative approach to helping build great Hoosier families. Kudos!
posted by IndyChristian @ 12:51 PM
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