Poverty in the USA

Objective

• Analyze the impact of poverty in the United States

Agenda

1. For Your Information
1. More about Scott Olson, a marine and war vet injured in the Oakland Protests
2. A case against the Occupy Wall Street Movement
2. Warm-Up #14 - Is the fact that 1 in 6 Americans live below the poverty line (22k per year for a family of four) a problem?  If not, explain why not.  If it is, explain what actions ought to be taken to resolve the issue.
3. Are The Poor Really Poor?
1. Heritage Foundation Analysis (PDF)
2. "World of Class Warfare" (Daily Show)
1. Background - Fox analyst argues 700 billion in tax revenue is insignificant.
3. Discussion / Analysis
4. Economic Growth - Where'd It Go?
1. Rachel Maddow
2. Discussion / Analysis
5. TED Friday - How economic inequality affects societies
1. Richard Wilkins
2. Discussion / Analysis
6. Debate Preparation