“Poverty is almost always a choice, not a circumstance”
Agree
- Poor decisions compound into poverty over time
- Opportunities exist for those willing to sacrifice
- Victim mentality perpetuates the poverty cycle
- Immigrants often succeed despite starting with nothing
Disagree
- Born circumstances determine outcomes more than choices
- Systemic barriers make escape nearly impossible
- Mental illness and trauma limit agency
- This ignores disability and health catastrophes
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