This refers to the article "China mother charged for $7,000 sale of baby: Xinhua" (Jan. 26). The foundation of civilization is the institution of a mother's lap. Tipu Sultan, known as the tiger of Mysore, once said: "Give me good mothers and I will give you a great nation." It's disturbing to learn that a mother had sold her baby. But I am afraid that China's one-child is the underlying issue behind this incident. A one-child policy must not be coercive or forced. Muhammad Sarmad Alamgir, Kashmir