ManusJustus on 30 September 2009
I think a lot of poor are born in poor circumstances. If you were born in the inner city and went to a gang ridden school where you didn learn anything, you have a lot less opportunity to better yourself. Thats no excuse for stupid financial decisions though, not buying an iphone with your unemployment check should be common sense that everyone from a doctor to janitor should understand.
I think the problem with people buying things they cant afford is a part of a bigger problem with American society in general. Americans want instant self-gratification, and they have no qualms putting future stability and prosperity at risk in order to do so.
