Poverty Is Bad For Your State Of Mind Especially in These Tough Economic Times

I became aware of how desperate the economic situation is among ordinary people when I visited the office of social assistance. As I walked into the room, the atmosphere of desperation could very well be felt all around. The looks on people's faces were if not murderous, (I would advise politicians to stay away, people believe politicians care only about fattening their wallets) but in essence people have given up hope. I learned later, many persons have exhausted savings,and relatives' good will and have turned to the system to provide temporary economic assistance.

Families were represented, mothers with young children,seniors, others who through job displacement now find themselves at the mercy of landlords and mortgage companies alike. Even though there are certain measures in place, there now exists in the mindset of people the feeling that hope is lost. The economic turn-around people have been hoping and anticipating just hasn't happened. Most people now feel that America has become the land of the haves and the haves not. Individuals who in an earlier time would never find themselves at the mercy of public assistance now find they have to remain dependent on a system to determine their economic survival. CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

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