This leisurely and productive discussion with a nephew of Robert A. Taft starts with the question: "Is there a 'Republican' as distinct from a 'Democratic' approach to the problem of the cities?" Mr. Taft is inclined to think there is, and that it has to do with "the individual doing things for himself: "After you're sure they care, then you can start talking about what help do you have to give them to make it worth while for them to care; what kind of elements of discrimination do you have to get rid of; what kind of historical inadequate education, so that a guy doesn't know how to use a hammer or a paintbrush to fix up his own property ... You'd be amazed at what happens if you talk somebody into growing some grass in front of where they live, or slapping some paint on a porch in front of their house-this makes a tremendous difference."