DAVID HARTUNG wrote in a message to KEITH KNAPP:
 DH> As I remember, Newt simply suggested that orphanages might be a 
 DH> viable alternative to the existing welfare programs, I don't 
 DH> believe that he ever suggested that the Feds would be allowed 
 DH> to forcibly remove the children from their mothers home. If you 
 DH> claim otherwise, I would appreciate some supporting material.
I don't know what Newt said,  but I'm sure it was seriously distorted by the 
mainstream media.  Though he originally hails from this area,  and as a 
result they tend to be just a tad more sympathetic than most.
What bugs me,  though,  is how often a government,  *any* government,  
decides that they are gonna take somebody's kids away from them.  You don't 
see this happening with crack babies born to mothers that can't even be 
bothered with welfare,  but to others,  whoever presents a target of 
opportunity.
I have three grandkids,  all girls.  Two of them are seven years old,  the 
other just a few months.  I have to keep the way that some things might 
possibily be misinterpreted in mind during my interactions with them.
That bugs me,  a lot...
It shouldn't have to be that way!
email: roy.j.tellason%tanstaaf@frackit.com 
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