Ya well as an agnostic conservative/libertarian I wish you guys would foot the bill on these endeavors instead of wanting others to do it. There is no such thing as free healthcare it is tax-funded by people who are already so taxed they are leaving to my state and many others driving property taxes up.
I have nothing but admiration and unending respect for someone who will take a migrant in and financially support them. However I have nothing but loathing on those who are wanting that burden to go taxpayers on their behalf.
That is very warped view (as far as I’m concerned) on what a child is. You do realize anyone 18 or older can enlist is the Armed Forces? Also the view you have is really just an aspect of our post modern view. Back in the “day” - so to speak - children in many families would be much more involved in more adult activities like helping to raise and take care of those younger than them, working long hours on the family farm. Also back in the day women would get married and have children in their teens and even young teens. Also when you consider other cultures working to support a family or tribe was very common place for those who were young. We are so conditioned today to believe that one cannot become an adult unless you have sat in classrooms for nearly 20 years of your life.
Then as a Christian, you are to apply your personal resources to what you believe. Give so much of yourself and all of your resources, that it hurts. It’s your personal sacrifice of love and for what you stand for and say you believe that is the example of being a Christian. What this government is doing, is stealing and thou shalt not steal.