E. Clay Shaw, Jr.: “If you subsidize something, you will get more of it. The United States Government subsidizes illegitimacy. Amazingly…”

“If you subsidize something, you will get more of it. The United States Government subsidizes illegitimacy. Amazingly enough, our Government has struck a deal with young women having illegitimate babies: We will give you cash, food, medical care. It is all guaranteed. More than likely, we will also give you housing. That is a package, my friends, that is worth $16,000 a year. It is guaranteed. For this, though, you must agree to two conditions: Do not work, and do not get married, and in return we will guarantee that you will live in a permanent state of dependency. Today 3 of 10 births in America are to unmarried women. The rate of black babies is a shocking 7 out of 10 babies. President Clinton has admitted that welfare plays a strong role in promoting illegitimate birth and single-parent families. Social scientists agree that children raised in single-parent families get less education, they are more likely to be on welfare as adults, and are more likely to commit illegal acts. It is clear that the presence of a male and a female role model in the house is essential to a well-rounded upbringing. But virtually no one disputes the fact that on the average kids from single-parent families have more problems than kids from two-parent families.”