poverty has to do with ignorant self destructive b...

2009-08-02T02:43:15.017-04:00

poverty has to do with ignorant self destructive behavior and the inability to resist impulses. don't get that girl pregnant. or if you're the girl, don't get pregnant. finish high school at least. take the jobs that your bling-loving peers consider beneath them. things'll work out.

I am unaware of any organizations that are geared ...

2009-07-22T16:29:49.072-04:00

I am unaware of any organizations that are geared towards ending poverty. I do believe though that the only way to help the poor is through education.

Combating poverty has to do with one's mindset. Back in our grandparents day our communities were much stronger. If one was poor we all were. The circumstances are much different now.

In this day and age, we have babies raising babies and the cycle must end. Our religious institutions as well as the home should be where it starts. The poor are unaware of their resources or just don't choose to utilize them. For instance their is a Continuing Adult Education institution in the neighborhood I live in. There should be a waiting list to get in there! Instead, you could probably count on one hand how many people attend. Unfortunately, people's mindset are on other things.

I am guilty of blaming my financial situation as to why I can't finish school but I also know that being ignorant is not an option and if I have to take out $200,000 in loans to better my future then so be it. Unfortunately one organization cannot end poverty for the entire nation. It should start at home and in your local neighborhood...

I look forward to reading more on your blog!
- C. Gorham

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