I live in a “bubble,” surrounded by affluent towns. The comfort and normalcy I see every day are not representative of the reality facing most Americans. The latest government spending bill slashed essential services for everyday people, gave tax breaks to the wealthy, and ballooned the national debt. It’s a policy direction that benefits the already-wealthy and leaves struggling communities even further behind—at a time when the U.S. economy is undergoing major technological disruption.
To grasp how dire things are, watch the video below. We’re not talking about a few individuals—this car dealership is surrounded by a large community who simply cannot afford to spend $2,500 on a vehicle.
I’ve heard people say, “Just get a better job, or a second or third one.” That’s easy to say—much harder to actually do. And even if it were easy, the fact that so many Americans aren’t doing it suggests a deeper systemic problem. If we’re going to frame this as a national laziness issue (which I strongly disagree with), then it’s still a crisis—a sign we need programs that actually guide people toward economic stability.
The bottom line is: we are failing to address real suffering across this country. Instead, we find it easier to blame individuals than to create meaningful solutions. Just because your community is insulated from this reality doesn’t mean the crisis isn’t coming. Desperation will grow—and desperate people act out of necessity.
Please, have empathy. This will only get worse if we continue to ignore it. Since our government has given up on the majority, the better off must contribute voluntarily (we give ~5% post tax) —because when people are left with nothing, they will do whatever it takes to survive.
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