Reply #13: Easy

[AngryOldDem]

They say this out of laziness and (as you said) ignorance, and possibly a fear of the truth. For the truth is, most poor people hate where they are, and want to do everything they can to become self-sufficient. They hate asking for help. They hate being dependent on others. Just like the rest of us "well-off" types. But there are some "well-off" types who just can't see that there but for the grace of a lot of lucky breaks in life, go them. And there is NO guarantee in this society that it won't be them asking for the same kinds of help in the future.

It takes time and an open mind to look into all the factors in this country that lead to poverty, as well as all the roadblocks that keep the poor from improving their situation. It's far easier to just stereotype and walk away.

The same comments outrage me as well. I just chalk it up to ignorance, and hope that those who make such comments never have to face living in poverty themselves. I hope, too, that somewhere deep inside their consciences, they are bothered just a little whenever they make these kinds of remarks.