All I hear is excuses from people who "can't care for themselves" all day. They usually want me to give them money, a job, ect. I have empathy because I used to be the same way. The real world has kicked my ass so many times I eventually learned to provide for myself.
I don't assume to much about this site there is a HUGE range of members on this site; old, young, rich, poor.
Also so that you know we are in a depression not a recession. This means more people will lose their jobs and have to take responsibility for themselves. It will probably result in a lot of families living together. Most likely, considering the state of our citizenry people will riot, loot, and kill each other. Americans lack the "skills of poverty" (cooking, cleaning, gardening, ect).
I've been homeless and now I own several successful business' what changed? My mind.