Based on the latest CPS ASEC survey, the United States Census Bureau has estimated that the official American poverty rate stands at an incredible 14.3%, the highest since the survey begun 51 years ago. There are 43.6 million Americans that live below the poverty line. In other words, one in seven Americans are unable to properly feed, cloth, shelter and educate themselves and their families.
These disturbing numbers are not a one off, in case anyone is wondering. The numbers have been steadily declining for years, and the worst part is, the poverty rate among children under the age of 18 is 20.7%. That’s one in five of our kids, the very same ones who will inherit the country.
• I think that education is the key to the opportunity to escape poverty.
• I think poverty means malnutrition, poor grades, poor education and has long term consequences. Improving education is essential to defeating poverty.
• I believe that communities should work together instead of depending on public assistance.
God Bless America.
Paul Chehade:.
Honor and Truth
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