[okie01]

Saunta Williams, 52, who has custody of four grandchildren, looked at a rendering of the park-to-be last week.

"It's beautiful," she said, "but it won't help the poor."

Is it the sole responsibility of the government, Ms. Williams, to "help the poor"? Or do the poor have an obligation to help themselves?

How does one "help the poor" Ms. Williams, if not by providing opportunity -- as opposed to a friggin' government check?

You want a living? Find a job and go to work!

[ClearCase_guy]

The best way to help the poor would be to cut off every bit of assistance which is currently available. The poor would suddenly find ways to be “not poor”.

[StAnDeliver]

"Saunta Williams, 52, who has custody of four grandchildren, looked at a rendering of the park-to-be last week. "It's beautiful," she said, "but it won't help the poor."

Oh, I dunno, they could Occupy it as soon as it's finished...

[maine-iac7]

wouldn’t help the poor?

Guess not - unless they want to work.

Ever been to the River Walk in San Antonio. It’s beautiful. and because it is, it brings a steady stream of tourists - that leaves lots of money in all the shops, restaurants and such.

And all those shops and restaurants EMPLOY people. And then there’s the grounds to maintain, etc..

click through

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-471&sz=all&va=river+walk+san+antonio