It’s an interesting question raised if we need to dictate how the poor can spend the aid we give them, or if they can mange it themselves. As for myself, I believe the poor can in fact be trusted.
The problem with the government facilitating the distribution of income, is they fail to see the greatest opportunities for each individual to escape from poverty. They are simply too far separated from the problem to determine the solution.
One of the easiest things to understand, is that nobody wants to be poor. Given a chance to change that, almost everyone will if granted the right resources and abilities. It seems to me to be a nearly self solving problem, as long as the resources to solve that problem are granted.
Having been below the poverty line in the past, I really enjoy the quote: “Poverty is fundamentally about a lack of cash. It’s not about stupidity,”, as I’ve experienced this firsthand.
Its a very sensitive subject for most. I agree that nobody wants to be poor, and I loved the quote. Just like any situation there are many people who are responsible with their assistance, and some people who ruin it for everyone. I first hand have seen many people completely capable of living without aid, but figure since they are able to get free money… why not?