Congress to spend $750 million to promote marriage and

[Phlegm]

better fathers. Money going to waste? From Associated Press:


WASHINGTON(AP) - Ron McLain has no qualms about the federal government getting involved in marriage. Indeed, he’s counting on it.

McLain has applied for a $550,000 federal grant to hire counselors for Marriage Mentoring Ministries Inc., a tiny business in Fresno County, Calif., that helps couples before and after they exchange wedding vows. He also has a bid in for a $250,000 grant to teach men to become better fathers.

“The market is obviously very ripe for this with the divorce rate as high as it is, and obviously couples want a good marriage,â€

[Donnel]

/palmface

[Snero]

at least the government doesn't have a deficit and has the money to spend on these types of programs, or this may have looked foolish

[Darcler]

at least the government doesn't have a deficit and has the money to spend on these types of programs, or this may have looked foolish

In theory, it's a good idea, but from the quote above, it is a bit foolish.