Most are in a poverty situation because they want to be. Many a one of them has made the choice to pull themselves up, be something. Sadly, most are content to ride the freeloader gravy train. I don’t feel the least bit sorry for them.
No, I don't believe they want to be in poverty. They Don't want to do what it takes to get out of it. There is quite a bit of sacrifice involved in learning a trade or a skill you can sell, getting up and going to provide someone something they are willing to pay for. Indian reservations aren't much different in mindset. It is easier to stay and suffer rather than take responsibility and get out. Asking a ghetto mother of 3 to go to work when she is getting the equivalent of $25,000 a year is a lot to ask. We have created this problem by trying to help. It started back in the 60s.
