Warren and Crimes of The Poor

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/08/20/politics/elizabeth-warren-criminal-justice-plan/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

Something that actually makes sense coming from a politician...who woulda thought? Mind you, there is still a long way to go...but doing away with cash bail is a good start!

-David

Anything is Better Than Nothing...

-David

Health Care's Cost to the Elderly Costs Lives

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/08/09/us/elderly-couple-murder-suicide-washington-trnd/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

"It is very tragic that one of our senior citizens would find himself in such desperate circumstances where he felt murder and suicide were the only option," Sheriff Bill Elfo said in a statement. "Help is always available with a call to 911."

Yeah, 911 isn't always a feasible option... especially if you live in an area which lacks a quality hospital with quality physicians who actually give a crap.

This is happening way too often... healthcare needs to change, and soon. Medicare isn't enough for many of our elders...and the current pseudo private market fails miserably for those outside employer coverage.

-David

You Can't Make This Up...

Yeah, there aren't any poor white kids...

Good attempt at a save, by the way. Didn't really work there Joe, but at least you gave it a try...

-SGAF

Violence, Poverty, and a Week of Tragedy

"If America’s leaders would invest in proven pathways out of poverty, we could radically diminish violence in America.   If America spent as much money offering opportunities to every 16 to 26 year old as we spend locking them up for minor offenses that further cut them off from a positive future, we could end poverty in a generation or two.  When young people find a true pathway to opportunity and a caring community, they become excellent parents determined to give their children the world of opportunities they lacked in their own childhood." -Dorothy Stoneman, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/poverty-gun-violence_b_3528888 We at Poverty in America do not condone violence in any form as a method of solving problems...period. The shootings which have transpired this past week have yet again brought to the forefront the issues which continue to plague our nation. As our leaders continue to give "lip service" to violence...we want to see real change. As of yet, this change has not come...mainly because it is not profitable for those in charge. As the Democratic debates rage on, and the candidates continue to harp on a number of issues which have changed little in the course of the last 20 years...gun control measures continue to be at the forefront. Gun licensing, gun registration, bans or control of "high capacity magazines" and "assault weapons"...the same things which have been touted time and time again...but have never happened. In the areas in which they have happened, little change has been seen...need we mention Chicago again? There has never been a more important time in this country for us to take a stand on the true root cause of violence (gun related or otherwise): mental health and poverty. Those who feel they are abused by the "system", those who feel they are victimized with no way out, those who subscribe to the mindset that the world owes them something they aren't getting. These are the people who cause havoc. These are the people who will stop at nothing to get at what they believe is the "root cause"....whether it's a school, immigrants, LBGT, etc. You will never legislate out hate. You will never legislate out violence. This is especially true when the political establishment does nothing but "fan the flames". When it's "cool" to be hateful, as both parties are promoting right now...it is no wonder there is so much hate in the world. There are no simple answers...but I can promise you the answer definitely does not reside in the political world. -SGAF