Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Low-income families feel province's uncompassionate pinch," Column, April 18.I read with shame and embarrassment Keith Baldrey's column about social assistance clawbacks for single parents receiving child support- shame at our willingness to hurt some of the most vulnerable in our society, embarrassment at our short-sighted unwillingness to invest in future generations.These clawbacks need to stop. I understand that ending the clawbacks will save $17 million and completely agree that $17 million is a lot of money.Given B.C.'s population of 4.4 million, though, $17 million works out to be a little less than $4 per British Columbian. Four dollars seems to be a small price to pay if it means children get healthier food, more secure housing, and better opportunities for education.While I am neither rich nor eager to pay more taxes, I would happily pay the $4 to end the clawbacks. It's a great investment in our future generations and, frankly, would be a steal at twice the price.Alex NixonRichmond
