-Zipp- t1_jajin22 wrote
Reply to comment by Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer in As construction begins on Atlanta’s “Cop City,” Pittsburghers are concerned about an allegedly similar local project by LostEnroute
Wait do you think the guy is gonna spend all $3000 on just fish? You do know that some people aren't fortunate enough to always have enough money for food aswell as other things like rent, clothes, etc.
(Not assuming the original replier struggles with food security btw)
Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_jajjf9t wrote
Giving someone $3k to help pay for their bills is the same as giving them a proverbial fish. It isn't life changing, it's a band-aid at best. You aren't making them more capable of paying for future bills once that $3k runs out.
-Zipp- t1_jakb0td wrote
It absolutely can though? If someone is in a very tight financial position, 3k can get them so much. it could give them breathing room on certain bills, pay of debt, secure FOOD that you NEED to LIVE, keep the rent paid, or even just straight up save/invest, all of this allows them to not be under constant stress and worry that can really hurt their day to day life.
Lil_Phantoms_Lawyer t1_jakd1ik wrote
Right, and all of those benefits last as long as the $3k. Like giving someone a fish, it only is useful until they've eaten the fish.
-Zipp- t1_jakwz8b wrote
Its quite obvious you never actually been in a position where 3k would be life changing. Like, if someone can have a stable home for a moment, they can make steps to keep it a stable home.
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