Millennial Mayhem (David Logsdon, Guest Contributor)

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Millennial Mayhem...or Maybe Not

By David Logsdon

A quick note: I am greatly indebted to SGAF for allowing me to voice my opinion and views on this site. It has always been my stance that poverty in America is one of the greatest disservices to the growth and continued expansion of our nation. Lately, it seems that many believe that regardless of party we are on a troubled course. I would not hesitate to agree.

For many years, up in to the early 1900's in fact, those who where in poverty were assisted by private welfare organizations throughout the country. There were homes for unwed mothers, the elderly, the mentally ill...the list goes on. In no way am I condoning the actions of all of these organizations...many were true terrors to behold. But the reality of the matter is that most were able to serve the needs of their clients without placing an undo burden upon society. Many of these organizations operated under the assumption that the government had no business in handling the problem of poverty: and that in turn led to our modern debate...

Who is responsible for the poor: the people of America, or the government of America.

It is my personal belief it is a combination of both. It would be unrealistic to believe that private individuals would be able to handle the current mental and drug health related poverty in America. But it is not outside the scope of the average American to keep the “average poor” in a suitable living situation. Imagine the funds that could be saved by removing the “red tape” from our current welfare state and allowing those in need to receive help directly from the “haves”.

Of course, this would take a major moral change in America...it would take groups coming together to support those who need it...and luckily the “newest” generation seems to be taking note of such an idea. Though it is much too early to really tell, sites like GoFundMe have given hope to the concept of “people helping people” making it back to the forefront of society.

Though we have a long way to go, I am confident that unlike my generation, the “Millennials” and “'90's Babies” will make a change for the better in the world. Though many of their beliefs about government and democracy (or lack thereof) may seem “way off” to folks my age...I truly believe their hearts are in the right place...and that is a great start!

Dave Logsdon is an independent consultant from southwest Alabama. College educated, and currently looking to pursue a graduate degree after nearly a decade of work, he writes under a pseudonym to ensure his privacy. He does not maintain an online presence. He can be reached through the site on which this article is located for comments or questions.