Originally Posted by spud912:
It's all such a shame. This country is so great (and different from many others) in that anyone can come out of poverty and actually become wealthy if they put their mind to it! My in-laws came to this country with absolutely nothing (including an inability to read or write English). They were on assistance when they first came and worked very hard to make something of themselves. Now they are worth millions after 30 years (yet you would never know it). It took a lot of patience, hard work, and plenty of sacrifices along the way, but it just goes to show that it can be done!
Some people do not have a mind and body strong enough, smart enough, to pull out of poverty and into wealth. That is why their needs to be jobs for everyone, not everyone has the mind of a Doctor etc.... but what is needed are jobs that can pay a wage that people can actually live on, be proud of, and make ends meet with. A hard honest working person, should be able to put a roof over heads, feed the family, and maybe even have a little to go out to eat on the weekend or see a movie (thus creating economic growth)
working families are struggling to put food on the table, pay a mortgage, pay bills, have a dependable vehicle, and maybe have a once in a while entertainment, not even thinking of health care- Sad.
Anywhoooo