First we need to understand the root of the problem.
To get a grasp of that understanding, ask your self this question: Why did Manufacturers go to the orient instead of to Africa?
The root to the problem of poor in America is: Work Ethic.
You got that right Brother.
I wonder what the statistics are for people who dropped out of school having kids who will drop out of school or do poorly while there.
I would say it is pretty high. Work ethic starts in school.
What poor kids need more than anything is a good role model, something their parents are not giving them. If Mom and Dad are collecting unemployment or Gubmint money chances are their kids will too.
Why did Manufacturers go to the orient instead of to Africa?
What a great point. One that I never thought of before, but so true.
There are several reason of course, work ethic being only one of them.
Civility and the absence of tribal warfare being another.
Africa is filled with natural resources that are being underused, and a population that would work cheaply, if they would work.