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To: SilentZ who wrote (628941)	9/21/2011 12:40:06 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577019

Z, > And have you seen how many people are living at less than half the poverty level these days? Heritage Foundation did a study on what poor people in America have to suffer through: heritage.org The reason is that poverty levels these days are relative to the rest of the nation. But in absolute terms, the living conditions of the poor have improved compared to several decades ago. I'm sure your gut reaction will be "You uncaring bastard!" But I never said that we should stop caring for the poor. That's completely heartless. What I am against, though, is throwing rationality out the window in the name of helping the poor. Using our heads as well as our hearts is the best strategy to combating poverty. Tenchusatsu