In the United States, a family of four with a total household income of $23,851/yr. is "not poor". An individual with an income of $11,761/yr. is "not poor". I

In the United States, a family of four with a total household income of $23,851/yr. is "not poor". An individual with an income of $11,761/yr. is "not poor". If you believe an individual can survive on $11,761, or that a family of four can survive on $23,851, in a major city, I would identify that as a flaw in your positions.