In Mark 10:36-37, Jesus took a little child in his arms and told the disciples: “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

One way to judge the worth of a nation is how well the nation takes care of its children. We can have all kinds of arguments about welfare and whether the poor are deserving or not, but whatever we decide, no child should starve or not have shelter or be mistreated. 

Taxes are essential to maintaining our government. Tax breaks are best when they encourage families, not inaccessibly the rich. Not everyone is called to have children, but we are all called to encourage their care.