Couldn't disagree more. If anything, more money empowers and helps them fight against injustice and perhaps even develop small businesses / create more wealth.

Couldn't disagree more. If anything, more money empowers and helps them fight against injustice and perhaps even develop small businesses / create more wealth. More money paid into taxes improves the infrastructure(i.e. security) as well. In the worst case scenario security can be bought too. Money gives you power, especially in poor communities.