Poverty is defined as the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support. It is basically a condition of being poor as human beings, it is a moral duty to take care of people that are less fortunate and cannot fully take care of themselves to the best of their ability. However, on the other hand some people believe that we as humans have no moral obligation to do anything good for anyone else but ourselves. Poverty in the United States has been a social, political, and human rights issue for decades. Furthermore, the United States have been considered one of the richest country in the world. Some may even say that it is the land of opportunity for all or even the land of freedom. This in true for some Americans. However, on the other hand, many Americans are in poverty and children of Americans are suffering in America. Many families are not able to send their children to school on a regular basis. As result, they get involve prostitution and drugs in order to survive and take care of their families. The lack of education and intelligence has put individuals at risk of finding jobs and supporting their families. The government needs to pay more attention to the poverty issues within the country.
The number of children that is currently living in poverty is distressing. According to the US census twenty five percent of young children are living in poverty in America. The numbers are continuously rising everyday. The number of people in the U.S. living in poverty in 2010 rose for the fourth year in a row, representing the largest number of Americans in poverty in the 52 years since such estimates have been published by the U.S. Census Bureau." "The U.S. poverty rate remains among the highest in the developed world." (http://townhall.com/columnists/walterewilliams/2011/11/16/poverty_in_america The US government has been trying to fight poverty for decades, but to no avail. Poverty is not a simple problem. The government has implemented quick fixes such as voucher to the poor, charter schools was made available. I believe it is time to make a change and end poverty in America. Today, in the current economic crisis it is even harder to end poverty. Poverty is no longer a situation that one is born into or chooses. There are many Americans today that have been doing everything the right way. For instance, they attended college and graduated. However, Job stability no longer exist in today’s economy and society. Many companies are moving to low income States. Furthermore, some of these companies are even moving to international countries such as Asia and India. They’re basically boosting the economy these countries rather than the economy in the United States. As a result, many people have lost their jobs.
I believe poverty in American can come to an end. If the government and society creates strong economy poverty can be ended. Both local and state government should implement a path throughout the country that would allow people that are able and willing to get out poverty to get out and remain out of poverty. For example, they should set up meaningful organizations and programs throughout the neighborhoods that would help the poor and needy survive in though neighborhoods. Programs such as job training as well as effective courses for programs and jobs that is in demand. Education is very important. As a result, they would be able to find continuous legitimate employment and live a productive life. Legitimate work for every American is very important. The government also needs to create new businesses that would be able to replace the ones that were lost. As a result, more families would stay together and out of poverty. Ending poverty would mean jobs for everyone that can and are willing to work. A person’s job defines them.
Another major factor for ending poverty is affordable healthcare. The cost of healthcare is very high. As a result, it can easily send a person into poverty. Ending poverty in America should be a continuous fight.