Poverty in America ...These are people who pay NO taxes!

Statistics released yesterday by the Heritage Foundation show that 30 million Americans are living in “poverty,” according to the US Census Bureau.  That’s a pretty sizable number … until you remember that what it means to be “poor” in America has become a colossal joke.    Check out these stats:

• The typical “poor” household in America has a car

• 78% of “poor” households in America have air conditioning

• 64% of “poor” households in America have cable or satellite TV .. most have two TVs, along with a DVD player and  VCR

• Most “poor” households in America with children have a gaming system such as an Xbox or PlayStation

• 38% of “poor” households in America have a personal computer

• Most “poor” households in America have a refrigerator, an oven and stove, and a microwave. They also have other household appliances such as a clothes washer, clothes dryer, ceiling fans, a cordless phone, and a coffee maker.

• The typical “poor” American has more living space than the average European.

• The typical “poor” American family is able to obtain medical care when needed.

The average “poor” household in America claims to have sufficient funds to meet all essential needs.  What they are struggling to afford is air conditioning and cable TV, not food.

Perhaps our politicians  should take a good look at these stats and cut back on our welfare programs...or else start making these people pay some taxes.  Either way would help resolve our debt crisis.

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