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:
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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- 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.
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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