Reply #123: Many poor people are lazy & dumb & they eat bad food.. [View All]

Poverty is a vicious cycle. Lower expectations, less/worse educational opportunities make bad decisions for poor people almost inevitable.

Have you ever watched people at the check-out line and even when they don't have kids with them, you can tell? Kraft Dinner, Chef-Boyardee, Sugar laden cereals, various soda pop, white bread, potato chips, candy, etc.?

Food Stamps are a positive, if you are on social assistance. I know people who are too embarrassed to use them, though. I have also actually known people that will SELL them to others at a discount so they can buy beer and smokes. It disgusts me to see people mortgaging their childrens' health and futures like this. I am sure that it is the exception, rather than the rule, however - BUT it DOES happen.

Vouchers could be good, but it removes personal choice. People will always find a way around any food voucher program, too.

Education is the key. Poor, dumb, lazy people are unfortunately just more likely to have poor, dumb, lazy children.

The cycle will be self-perpetuating until changes in the STATE education and social assistance programs make it otherwise.