An Interesting Take on BLM

[Taem]

We don't offer gracious handouts. We provide the minimal amount of sustenance.

My girlfriend who grew up in El Salvador would scoff at your suggestions that Americans are given minimal support. She grew up in one of the most worn-torn parts of the country filled with embroiled gang members and no government assistance whatsoever. What aid did come in came from international organizations and even then, the people were lucky to receive anything at all after the government officials took their share. Don't kid yourself here, in America, we give a LOT to the poor... and what do they do with it?

My girlfriend chose to rise above the rest in her culture, and didn't get swept up in the cultural identity that has become MS-13. She and her family chose to become exiled and live a normal life here abroad. While her story is anecdotal, there is empirical data showing success in her country restoring order and morality to the citizens through programs such as SHARE, but why are programs like this successful? They're not offering the level of free handouts like we are here in America. They are instead coaxing young children to attend and finish school, especially young girls, and are stressing the importance of family and community. These programs are basically rewriting the cultural identity of the crime infested parts of El Salvador, steering them away from the victim mentality that they must join MS-13 to be tough and survive, and instead look towards a brighter future where they can becomes leaders in their community.

By observing other cultures that are currently succeeding in making a difference to their crime infested sub-cultures, I'll tell you it's NOT from giving more and more to a broad group based on their income level, because the truth is the more you give, the more reliant the poor become on your handouts! You do them far more harm and injustice this way! Instead you need to give them the tools they need to survive on their own without your help. Change the cultural identity of your specific target group to help them succeed.