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[PEN-L:700] RE: Re: redefining the poor out of existence

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The trick is in what the new trend is.  That many people comprehend a
statement like poverty was x this year (either absolute or relative) is
debatable, though clearly extreme levels would be fuel for comment.  But a
statement like, "poverty (however defined) got worse this year" may more
often provoke interest.

I agree that in general the switch from relative to absolute is a step
backwards.  Though if the absolute standard commands more respect than the
relative one, it could help in winning support for more aid.

A more renegade thought is that it is a mistake to zero in on poverty in the
first place, rather than put the condition of the working class first.  If
the class is well-served, so too will be the poor.

MBS


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