Quote from: DrBeer on September 25, 2023, 05:49:50 PM

Quote from: philipma1957 on September 22, 2023, 11:59:07 PM

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I grew up in New York City and saw tens of thousands of
poor homeless people . I am in a less crowded spot now but there are dozens of homeless near my area.
I have witnessed to poor in every state in the usa i visited. say 25 states.
I have seen poor people in every asian country I have been in.
so i simply think they will not go away.

Here's a little clarification. Are you sure that these people are poor, let's say, as a result of the wrong actions of the government?
The thing is that I once communicated with a wonderful foundation in the USA, which feeds, shoes, clothes and helps with medicines for the homeless. And the poor are really a huge segment of society. BUT !
I asked - you have so many "hands", can't you place an order for the most rudimentary work for them with American companies? For companies it's cheap labor, unskilled but for some jobs it's good enough. For the "poor" - it is a job, an opportunity to realize themselves, and even possibly change their lives. Do you know what the answer was? "They won't work, they are satisfied with everything, it's their way of life". Don't forget about state benefits for the unemployed....

The scenario seems complicated. Offering unskilled jobs to the needy may seem like asimple solution. The problem goes beyond unwillingness to labor, in my opinion. Mental and physical health, education, and resources all affect a person's ability to work

Most organizations want skilled workers, therefore they may be hesitant to recruit struggling people. Education and occupational training may be better long-term. It's about giving people the skills and information to obtain a job, establish a career, and improve their life. For significant change, I think it's important to address other concerns as well as employment