"THE LINE"

In class we have watched the documentary "The Line"
For millions  the poverty line is always above their heads – and in our current economic meltdown many more will fall below that line.  The statistics are staggering-but how do should the issue of poverty be addressed.  With our class system in America, can anything be done?

 

Below is the poverty guidelines for 2013. 

 

2013 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Persons in family/household	Poverty guideline
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person.
1	$11,490
2	15,510
3	19,530
4	23,550
5	27,570
6	31,590
7	35,610
8	39,630