It’s very hard to talk about these issues due to the fact that poverty and poor people have always existed since the beginning of times.  I believe it is almost like a mystery.  The reasons to be poor are the following: 

1. mental issues
2. genetic makeup which includes laziness, lack of ambition, lack of education, and lack of self esteem
3. tragedy, hardships, the loss of a mate or a partner or physical sickness

I do not believe there is a cure for poverty.  At this point I believe there are no solutions.  Of course there are solutions, you say.  You can put people to work.  But on the other hand, there are people that want to claim disability, either real or those who falsely claim it and think they can get out of working by doing so.  These leeches on society also include those who go to charitable organizations, including churches, expecting a free handout.  If you believe I am wrong, please feel free to send me your comments.