Here’s a sad thought: Some people are too poor to work.
Consider this. All too often the jobs available to the poor
pay hideously low wages; usually are part-time employment with no benefits.
Many cannot afford a car or other means of transportation. Many cannot afford
daycare for their young children. Many cannot afford adequate work attire.
Many cannot afford to be ill or miss work if their children
are ill. Many cannot afford adequate health care for themselves and their
families.
Most do not have a cushion or fallback if something
devastating happens to their home, car, or family.
The poor do not bring their condition upon themselves but
have little means to escape their lot in life. The American dream is becoming
more and more elusive.
So please, during this holiday season of giving, the next time you harbor ill thoughts about the poor or turn a blind eye, you might think more kindly, maybe even donate to supporting agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, and homeless shelters.
Sometimes there are angels on earth--can you be one?
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