There are certainly all sorts of reasons for poverty, but I'm just pointing out that poor people aren't always poor because they're trapped in a vicious cycle.

There are certainly all sorts of reasons for poverty, but I'm just pointing out that poor people aren't always poor because they're trapped in a vicious cycle. Sometimes they're impulsive or don't have a way of thinking about the future. Also that that way of life seems to be quite enjoyable. It may be not something that needs fixing. Who says accumulating wealth is the most important goal in life? One such person I know had a good upbringing with proper education and professional caring parents and all that but can't hold onto money. It's not about lack of opportunities but maybe mental illness or far-from-normal personality or somehow just doesn't care about long term planning.