Is Poverty A Problem in America?

I do not think poverty is a problem in the US. Even though the handout said that 14% (or 30 million) of the people in the US, I agree that with the second viewpoint. Comparing poverty in the US and poverty in Africa or another third world country is completely unfair. Sure there are some in the US (not to mention everywhere) that are lots less fortunate then others, but all have access to clean drinking water, some form of shelter or housing, and government provided food through food stamps.

People in the US can get help if they want. The people who have literally nothing are the people that don't know about the government programs and various shelters for poor people that almost every city in the US has. Unlike many other countries, America has health services that will let you receive proper healthcare if you have no money or are uninsured. There are places and people that can help you, you just have to look for them.