Reply #8: Sarkozy REALLY is an idiot, but on the other hand

[JFreitas]

Sarkozy REALLY is an idiot, but on the other hand the system was being systematically abused.

Think of it this way: there are circumstances where you might be forced to prove blood relation - or where you might want someone to prove it (ie. for instance if some woman shows up saying her son is yours too and demands alimony) - and people generally do not balk at providing proof. Well, immigrants in France are allowed VERY generous subsidies, sometimes directly tied to the number of children they have or are supporting. Should they not be forced to prove the children are theirs? After all, these children will cost the state (and the taxpayer) a LOT of money over a lot of years.

I would be more worried about making sure that a) this new system is not abused, b) legitimate ways are provided for people to prove that they have stepsons, adopted sons et.al. and c) no actual data base is created by this.