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Thread: USA economic downturn leads to 50,000 homelesss veterans living in the streets in California

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[quote=YINDUFFY,297931]First of all there is no "ministry of Agriculture" in the U.S., there is a Cabinet position of Secretary of Agriculture. 
   It is sad but studies keep showing that "homeless" people are the result of lifestyle choices. Drugs, alcoholism, mental problems, poor spending habits (Example: buying cigarettes  or pet food instead of saving money) or lack of a desire to better one's situation will consign an individual to rely on public support. 
    America has so many social programs and charitable organizations that no person in their right mind would be homeless for long. In fact it has been attributed to the "deinstitutionalization" of mentally incompetent individuals that led to many communities "homeless" problem.
   The U.S. Veterans administration medically treats veterans - but mostly for service -related injuries or illness. U.S. solders are VERY well paid and savings programs are available. However if someone gets into a financial situation many years after his term of service is up- how should that be tied to his former employer - the U.S.?
 As for starvation - that is laughable. We have the fattest poor people in the world.  Our idea of one person's minimum nutritional requirements would feed a whole family in many parts of the world.  Food is cheap here. A smart person, spending their money wisely can eat very well without spending much money but most would not be willing to forego prepared foods and snacks.  Parents with children may qualify for free meals at school or vouchers for free food. Elderly people who have little money qualify for free hot meals delivered to their homes ( meals on wheels).
 Again, anyone who is not eating properly has made some poor lifestyle choices and is dodging the do-gooders who are trying to help them.
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