When asked, what types of people are included in the underclass? People usually respond with either black or hispanic. This is a direct judgment on race or character. These labels are dangerous because they can be used to persuade others. I think that the underclass is not one particular group with one problem. It includes a diverse range of people who need help in multiple ways. Some struggles emerge due to a lack of education, some struggles emerge due to the simple fact of being born into poverty. No matter the causes, this national epidemic needs to be addressed once and fore all. If we are to defeat poverty we must stop ignoring the issues and think of better policies to forever limit the numbers associated with the
