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Homeless, mentally ill and handicapped people, in that order. It's a double whammy if people who are mentally ill or handicapped are low-income, or don't have family or friends to help them.
True, but so many mentally ill people have burned their bridges with relatives, sometimes irreparably; in addition, the stigma that so many people have with mental illness can apply to family members as well. Even people who are taking care of themselves with proper medical care etc. may still have trouble relating to family members.
Agreed. At least in the US a person down on their luck WILL usually join "society" again IF that person's mind is "Ok" and assuming they still have some physical health left. A dude or lady WITH severe mental problems WILL find it a hell of a lot harder to overcome having no money which is the root cause of living on the streets and so on.
'Whites' have gotten the second most votes on this poll, which proves there are a majority of conservative voters on the poll.
It's a toss up to me between Native Americans and African Americans, both of which have historically have been disenfranchised since the founding of the United States.
Looking at most Rez's and inner cities: it's a "loser" attitude in those places that helps keep both groups down and out. It ain't just "racism".
It's interesting to see that "middle class" has pretty much been in the lead since day 1.
However, is the "middle class" really the middle class anymore?
Do people think that because they were in the middle class for some time period, that they will always be considered middle class even though they are struggling just to get by today?
As the OP, I think the most disfranchised group is the homeless. There are so many laws and regulations that make it very difficult for a homeless person.
1) Many jobs won't hire someone that they know is homeless.
2) It is extremely hard for a homeless person to get a drivers license, because a lot of times they don't have a physical address. You aren't even allowed to open a PO Box in this country without 2 valid forms of proof that you live at an exact address.
3) Many cities/states make it very hard to be homeless. Going as far as making laws against pan handling, loitering, etc.
4) There's too many cops that are harsh on homeless people.
5) If you don't have money in this world, it's like you are living in a different reality as most people. You almost can't do anything in normal society without money.
6) Too many citizens in the US think that it's the governments job to help these people. When in reality, the homeless need someone locally, to hire them, to help them.
and on , and on..
I agree. It's a huge hurdle to overcome having no infrastructure. Many of the homeless are also mentally handicapped or substance abusers. However, if a sane, non-addicted person just had shelter, decent clothing, toiletries, and some food they could clean up, dress in respectable clothes and present themselves well enough to find work. That's a tough thing to overcome, though.
Sure, lots of people have it tough in their own ways, but living on the street is about as bad as it gets. Some people will never have a work ethic and many have long since lost whatever pride and hope they may have once had to seek a better life for themselves.
Its obvious that whites aren't the most disfranchised group, however, I think some people actually feel that way since 2009.
Indeed. I'm no liberal, but being born white and middle class in the U.S. is a huge advantage compared to other circumstances one could be born into. Sheeeeeeesh. Crybabies.
POLL FAIL .. as there are no Liberals or Conservatives, or Progressives, or Republicans, or Democrats mentioned ...
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