Over 12.6 percent of Americans live below the poverty line, that's almost 37 million Americans. In 2005, 43 percent of those living in poverty took in income equal to half or less of $19,350 the government's definition of poverty for a family of four. This figure represents the highest percentage of people in deep poverty since the government began tracking it in 1975. Also people take advantage of is the free programs given out to people in need, such as social security benefits. Some critics argue that the minimum wage is a weak weapon for fighting poverty because it affects only a small percentage of the workforce, and nearly half of workers receiving the minimum wage are teenagers, not people living in poverty.
I don't believe it is right for people to take advantage of the welfare program and not try to find a job. I am fine with the people who are at least trying to find a job and are getting welfare or unemployment checks, but the other people who just take advantage of it are really hurting the economy and citizens social security.
Other issues:
All Things Being Unequal
Boosting the Minimum
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