Pedro Said:

Should we not be lobbying for the betterment of our most vulnerable citizens and valuable resource?

We Answered:

It is sad that there is a need for a collections service. People should feel the obligation to take care of their children's needs. Too many people don't, and that is why this is a very relevant question.
To cut funding for making the responsible parties to act responsibly, creates a situation where the tax paying community will be paying for more than just a collections agency.
Children need to be fed, clothed and need a place to call home. When a relationship that involves children dissolves, how can someone walk away or even when they have been pushed away, how can you go without expecting to take care of your children?

Corey Said:

Cons: If in cases of rape incest or danger to the life of mother or child abortions can we use the stem cells?

We Answered:

Why not focus on the fact that the umbilical cord of babies born alive can be donated for the same purposes?

Stanley Said:

Republicans, can you provide rationale for the way your representatives vote on these two issues?

We Answered:

With a little research, it's easy. Republicans, especially President Bush have already agreed to raise funds to insure poor children (children in families making less than $42,000) by more than 60% in 2008.
Democrats siezed a political opportunity and rewrote the clause to include families earning up to $82,000, multiplying 6 fold the cost. Knowing republicans will not pass another huge spending bill, they have another sound bite for elections next year.

Armando Said:

Will Catholics Vote for Obama?

We Answered:

Good grief, edit your copy/paste once in a while. Are you working for Doug Kmiec?

I am a Catholic. Early last summer I e-mailed Sen. Obama's campaign. I asked them to please give me a solid reason that a pro-life Catholic could in good conscience vote for him.

I got a lengthy reply that used a lot of great words and said exactly nothing of substance.

Ever heard of the Family and Medical Leave Act? FMLA has been in place since 1993. Sick leave has been extended to care for one's children for quite a while, and taking a maternity leave without fear of losing one's job has, too.

This is all smokescreen. These great-sounding words stack up to exactly nothing when weighed against Sen. Obama's statement to a Planned Parenthood meeting last summer in which he stated the FIRST act of his presidency, should he be elected, would be to sign into law the "Freedom of Choice Act" -- which would abolish ALL restrictions and limitations on obtaining an abortion (ALL -- including parental notification for minors), whether at the State or Federal level.

If that's his Numero Uno priority, fine. I have a #1 priority of my own, as a faithful Catholic. And I am in much greater agreement with Abp. Charles Chaput than our thoroughly sold-out brother Kmiec.

My pro-life vote doesn't mean I think McCain would "do something" as in single-handedly revoke Roe v Wade. It does mean that I see through the smoke and mirrors of the party which has stated it is not only in support of abortion at any time for any reason, but also "regardless of ability to pay". Meaning my tax money gets to pay for abortions, according to them.

I'll stop being a much-derided "single issue Catholic voter" when the Democrats modify their position on abortion. Bottom line.

Melissa Said:

Can I adopt the baby I babysit 5 days a week non stop who's mother always talks about how inconvenient he is?

We Answered:

No there is nothing you can do at this point---abuse or neglect has to occur First. You are caring for him. Family First could help his mom with services but that is all.