I don’t understand the premise of the question.
Poverty in America is far different from poverty in 3rd world countries. The poor in America have a basic social safety net.
We’ve done a lot in that whole war on poverty area. Not sure what else we can do to eliminate American poverty. Which as noted, is far better than being poor in the 3rd world.
Regarding income inequality, tougher, more difficult jobs, jobs with higher levels of responsibility pay more than low paying “hired help” types of jobs. I don’t see that inequality as any sort of problem to be solved. I want corporate CEOs and neurosurgeons to earn far more than clerks in a store.
Yes you do.
Because you also said:
I don’t see that inequality as any sort of problem to be solved.