3) What do you think is being done about poverty (e.g., specific policies and programs in the United States and globally) and how well do you think poverty is being addressed?
Before this lesson i would have to admit that I was unaware of all the different programs that are set up in the United States to help those that are in poverty and make sure that others do not get into that situation. As of now there is medicare and social security; two which are very common. I did not know about Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Aid to Families with Dependant Children. These are working to help families and work with needy children to meet needs for home and food. I also liked reading about the Entitlement Programs that state that the states are responsible to provide assistance to all those that need it and are entitled under the law. After I started thinking about it all I also thought about how in Georgia we even have the HOPE scholarship which offers to pay for your education in any college just as long as you can maintain grades. How much better can it get than that and with an education and degree anyone could go out and be at the same level as others to compete for a good, decent job.
4) What do you personally think should be done about poverty in United States and globally (e.g., specific private and government policies, programs, etc. that you would recommend)?
After seeing all the programs that are out there and all the help that is being offered I think that the United States is actually doing a lot more than i ever expected. They are trying their best to help out everyone and anyone that may be in need. The government does not neglect anyone the right to help or assistance.
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ReplyDeleteI can see where you are coming from for sure! I wouldn't doubt that people want the easy way out. It easier to get a job to say you have one but not one that would take you off welfare. Good point.
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ReplyDeleteA couple of things. Welfare is not designed for you to live off of for your whole life. Just like anything it comes to an end. Also the jobs that are available to low income people are usually low wage earning. So it is more like a cycle of poverty then a plan where people want to take advantage of the government. As for HOPE you should read this article. http://www.ajc.com/opinion/hope-reduction-creates-new-869335.html
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article I relaize that different minorities are at risk of not getting the scholarship but that is not a reason to say you did not get it, in my opinion everyone has the same chance of doing well in high school and being able to study for their SAT scores. And when i mentioned this in my questions I was mostly refering to us who have already been through all that and passed those expectations. I understand that for the upcoming class things will be very different.
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ReplyDeleteOMG!! it seriously disturbs me that you can make those kind of statements Cshultz. It seems to me that you feel the world is just. Have you forgotten about slavery? it was only 148 years ago. So you truly believe that has not affected peoples views or ideas. You feel it's ok to continue stereotyping, labeling and adding more shackles to people just because your life can be defined in one word, privileged. The funny thing is, government now is attacking the middle class so when you start to get labeled just like you have and will continue to do. What will you say then? will it still be because people are not working hard? Or will you finally realize how ridiculous you sound.
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