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1: That's actually called a savings account. Which any Bank/Credit Union can help you set up. Here's the problem. The working poor (or as you call us Gbaji, liberals) never have the chance to "accumulate wealth" due to a few factors.
A:Type of work- Any uneducated, general run of the mill citizen has to work the physically demanding jobs that destroy their health.
1: Said ****** job has no health insurance (or any benefits of any kind) forcing unpaid time off or loss of job due to sickness.
2: Can not afford to go to school to improve the chance for a better paying job. Regardless what anyone says, Gov. Aid is completely insufficient for this. It's simply not enough.
3: Cost of living- Far outweighs minimum wage in this county. Inflation is destroying any chance of M/W being sufficient.
I understand what you are saying, both you and gbaji have good points. I also believe that some people just follow democrats just because they don't like republicans. Both Dem. and Rep. have good and bad arguements. I'm sorry taxing the rich is retarded, most of them prolly worked hard for their money, why should they have to give it to me? It would ***** up the economy more. :(
Saying that the poor or working class poor
never have a chance to obtain wealth is a general statement. They can, the resources are out there, it is possible. Don't feel like a victim, all it will do is hold you back. Yes, some of the governments policies and the way they handle the welfare system is retarded, but it should not be an excuse.
Education is very important. If you don't have a High School diploma you can get a GED. Student loans are an option to go to school, some people don't like to take that option, but if it will help you with your education then go for it, along with work study.
Government aid can help, this is coming from someone who has gotten food stamps and WIC before. Gov't aid is not meant to be a lifestyle, it is meant to help you until you can get on your feet and financially sustain yourself. Sadly some people abuse the system. There is section8, housing goes by your income, HUD programs allow people to get houses with low income. Help is out there, but if one allows themselves to feel downtrodden9(sp?) by society they won't get anywhere. You fight your way out, and try to increase awareness about healthcare reform and welfare reform along the way. It does noone anygood to choose to stay in that situation and complain.
The main thing to include is personal responsiblity. I know people that won't go to college because they don't want to get a student loan or do work study. So who is to blame? them selves. Me, I grew up in a working class poor household, where my college saving was squandered away, so I was left with nothing. But I didnt let that stop me, yeah I had nothing no money saved living paycheck to paycheck, but you choose to get out or stay in whatever situation your in. Also some poor people are too proud to get gov't assistance, they would rather struggle even more than ask for help. I know someone personally who has 7kids between her and her sister, I tell them they need to get food stamps/wic/tanf whatever they can to assist them. They tell me no, they dont want any handouts. I also tell them to stop having damn kids when their struggling already. Some people dont listen and continue down that path due to bad decisions/pride.
Gov't aid will also provide daycare assistance so you can go to school and/or work. If someone is not willing or do not have urgency to get out of that vicious circle, they won't. Some make it out, some don't. Also, another factor people need to stop having kids when they can't afford it. It is not that hard to put on a condom, or use a contraceptive. On medicaid you can get birthcontrol for free or a small fee. If you can't afford kids dont have them.
The main point I'm trying to make is you work your *** off to get where you want to be, and don't let any situation stop you. Anyone can achieve riches and eventually wealth, only you can stop you.
Edited, Mon Apr 17 19:30:58 2006 by kalaria Edited, Mon Apr 17 19:35:24 2006 by kalaria