Being Poor by John Scalzi
Being Poor by John Scalzi
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- unfittoprint0
ruralstudio [ http://ruralstudio.com ],a bureau designed to create shelters and homes for those in need, described some of the level of poverty in the southern states being of the same kind you would find in some African countries.
that became selfevident in the last week.
so
how much money do you need to stop being poor?
in a ultracapitalist society as the US there is a minimum amount required for one to have a figthing chance.
Empowerment is a beatiful word. But an impossible one for those who have to decide between education or food
[considering the later is available].
I believe in our system: social commitments to give anyone a fighting chance.
equal oportunities.