Circle of Protection

The poverty rate in America is overwhelmingly high at 15 percent and 46.2 million Americans remain in poverty. The Circle of Protection group had a great question to ask the Presidential candidates what their view was on poverty and what could be done about it. Both Romney and Obama have similar perspectives on poverty, but have different solutions to this ongoing issue. President Obama has the view of that it is wrong of us to ask more from the poor, sick or disabled, and to even ask the middle class to pay more is not morally right. He also believes that everyone needs to get involved with this problem of ending poverty, while we focus on paying down the nations debt and rebuilding the economy. Romney's view is that when the economy is healthy and growing we will have the resources to provide for those in need. Romney believes that the problem lies with jobs and his 5 part economic plan can help restore a lot of those jobs that were lost. Both Obama and Romney are looking ahead to the future, and trying to solve a long term goal to reduce poverty in America. Each one of them makes valid points on how we could get closer to this goal. This displays that they are each seeking justice for this unfortunate problem, and they are not just trying to be charitable. It is clear that in order to accomplish this, we must restore our economy, reduce our nations debt, and create more job opportunities. I don't find anything wrong with either of their statements and believe that they both give us valid solutions to solve this problem.