Jessica Bellephant Blog Post #3

While reading the third assigned reading for the book The American Way of Poverty I was able to learn more about the hardships that poverty brings to many peoples lives. One part of this reading that really stood out to me was in the beginning of the chapter called Breaking the Cycle of Poverty. "When the money that you need isn't there, and you have to make choices that compromise your health and your future or your ability to take care of your family" (Abramsky, 236-237) This really stood out to me because we forget that the choices we make daily in some way, shape or form affects our future. Everyday people living in poverty make sacrifices to be able to provide for themselves or their loved ones. One day you may not be able to afford the electricity bill and groceries but since you need electricity to be able to keep your home warm and powered you skip out on buying groceries and like in the quote you're compromising your health and future. The stories that were shared in this section was very personal and made it more interesting to read. The solutions that Abramsky shared also gave more insight on what needs to be done to fight and win the war on poverty.

Test Question: What other solutions should the government take to end poverty in America?