A new poll finds most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support.
Individual choices can land you in poverty but poverty does not exist because of individual choices. Ergo, there will ALWAYS be people in poverty no matter what they do who got there for no fault of their own. This is a social issue that should be viewed through a social lense. Individual choice is irrelevant to the existence of poverty. Yes some people are impoverished because of things they did but poverty should not exist and nothing you do should put you in such a position.
Besides, capitalism has many incentives to keep people impoverished. Desperate people are far more willing to accept dangerous, shitty jobs with low pay if it means meeting just a few of their needs. They are also great for breaking strikes. I see poverty as a condition imposed upon the people and one of the greatest crimes of our time
Individual choices can land you in poverty but poverty does not exist because of individual choices. Ergo, there will ALWAYS be people in poverty no matter what they do who got there for no fault of their own. This is a social issue that should be viewed through a social lense. Individual choice is irrelevant to the existence of poverty. Yes some people are impoverished because of things they did but poverty should not exist and nothing you do should put you in such a position.
Besides, capitalism has many incentives to keep people impoverished. Desperate people are far more willing to accept dangerous, shitty jobs with low pay if it means meeting just a few of their needs. They are also great for breaking strikes. I see poverty as a condition imposed upon the people and one of the greatest crimes of our time