Newlyweds and childless couples on the verge of adding a young one to the family, undoubtedly jumped for joy this past week, when it was announced that Hillary Clinton put forth the idea that every child born in the United States should get a $5,000 "baby bond" from the government to help pay for future costs of college or buying a home.
In her view, "...the account would grow over time, so that when that young person turns 18, if they have finished high school, they will be able to access it to go to college or...make that down payment on their first home."
Typically, Mrs. Clinton did not offer up any suggestions as to how such a program would be funded, or even estimate the cost.
In view of the fact about 4 million babies are allegedly born in the U.S. each year, the oversight is somewhat glaring!
I expect that as we head down the election trail, incentives will be offered up by all of the candidates.
For example, Fred Thompson may spring for free tickets, and a trip down the red carpet in the VIP lane, at his next Hollywood premier.
Barack Obama may lure us to the polls with autographed photographs of one of his major supporters, charismatic Hollywood star, George Clooney.
Who knows, maybe they'll throw in a weekend stay at George's Italian villa, in a grand prize extravaganza.
After all, votes are the currency of the day worth bargaining for!
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