A disturbing look at US society

Moridin · 08-21-2001, 05:54 PM

Just some of the disturbing facts that I compiled to show the state of the US population
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18.4% of the population over 25 years of age have an education level less than a high school diploma

12.5% of the population lives below the poverty level, up from 11.8 in 1999

38% of families (a family is defined as at least one adult and one child living in the same housing unit) receive some sort of government financial aid (i.e. food stamps, cash supplements)

6% of families earn less than $10,000/year in income

1% of occupied housing units have do not have full plumbing (lacking on major plumbing feature like a toilet), 1.5% do not have full kitchens (lacking one major kitchen feature like a refridgerator), and 6% have no telephone

1.5% of persons identify a car, truck, van, or boat as their primary housing unit

1% of the US population is incarcerated (prison/jail/mental hospital)

10.4% of single person households (i.e. a person filing taxes as an individual with no dependants) earn more than the average family income (average family is roughly 4 people)

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Kaz · 08-21-2001, 06:20 PM

Makes me glad I dont live in the US. Anyways, I think that many of those problems turn up in other countries, too... theyre hardly US-specific,

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Moridin · 08-21-2001, 06:23 PM

I know they are not US specific, but I only had the numbers for the US and it gives a pretty good look at most 'industrial' countries in general!

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Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig
I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time

trux · 08-21-2001, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moridin:
1.5% of persons identify a car, truck, van, or boat as their primary housing unit

That's rough. A friend of mine crashes in the back of a volvo in San Francisco.

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Mellagar · 08-21-2001, 06:49 PM

Look at it this way, are you one of those statistics?
If not then enjoy the fact that you're not and don't dread
on the inevitable. Smiles everywhere! Life's too short!
Just my own opinion.

Yorick · 08-21-2001, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mellagar:
Look at it this way, are you one of those statistics?
If not then enjoy the fact that you're not and don't dread
on the inevitable. Smiles everywhere! Life's too short!
Just my own opinion.

That's right. Keep the head in the sand. If it's not happening to me it doesn't matter right? No sense in caring about others. Maybe I should stop sponsoring that child in Guatemala. I can't make a difference can I? No use enjoying life AND seeking to help others or do something about the situ.

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trux · 08-21-2001, 07:23 PM

*Looks at the bottom line of Moridin's sig and chimes in with* "It can't get no worse."

I love that song. Never noticed it in your sig before.

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a bunch of long hairs.
trux

[This message has been edited by trux (edited 08-21-2001).]

08-21-2001, 07:49 PM

I feel really lucky not to be included among those specific statistics anymore! Hard work pays off.
Don't get me wrong, I still support charitable organizations...if it weren't for some of them, I'd have been hungry & naked at times!

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08-21-2001, 09:08 PM

canada rocks so much!

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SSJ4Sephiroth · 08-21-2001, 09:16 PM

well, i think its terrible that the country i live in has that many poor things happening. considering that 18.4% is quite signifigant w/ a population as big as this, it just goes to show how bad the education level/requirements in this country are. but i dont desire to just complain about this, but i cant really change it either. i guess that, for now, all i can do is hope that i dont wind up as one of those statistics, and try to help ppl that are part of them if i can.

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08-21-2001, 05:54 PM	#1
Moridin Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,735	Just some of the disturbing facts that I compiled to show the state of the US population -------------------- 18.4% of the population over 25 years of age have an education level less than a high school diploma 12.5% of the population lives below the poverty level, up from 11.8 in 1999 38% of families (a family is defined as at least one adult and one child living in the same housing unit) receive some sort of government financial aid (i.e. food stamps, cash supplements) 6% of families earn less than $10,000/year in income 1% of occupied housing units have do not have full plumbing (lacking on major plumbing feature like a toilet), 1.5% do not have full kitchens (lacking one major kitchen feature like a refridgerator), and 6% have no telephone 1.5% of persons identify a car, truck, van, or boat as their primary housing unit 1% of the US population is incarcerated (prison/jail/mental hospital) 10.4% of single person households (i.e. a person filing taxes as an individual with no dependants) earn more than the average family income (average family is roughly 4 people) ------------------ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time

08-21-2001, 06:20 PM	#2
Kaz Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,891	Makes me glad I dont live in the US. Anyways, I think that many of those problems turn up in other countries, too... theyre hardly US-specific, ------------------ --------------------------- -Only dead fish swim with the flow (i.e. not me)

08-21-2001, 06:23 PM	#3
Moridin Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,735	I know they are not US specific, but I only had the numbers for the US and it gives a pretty good look at most 'industrial' countries in general! ------------------ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig I've got to admit it's getting better, it's getting better all the time

08-21-2001, 06:49 PM	#5
Mellagar Avatar Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Far from where I was, nearer where I wish. Age: 41 Posts: 563	Look at it this way, are you one of those statistics? If not then enjoy the fact that you're not and don't dread on the inevitable. Smiles everywhere! Life's too short! Just my own opinion.

08-21-2001, 07:23 PM	#7
trux Avatar Join Date: May 19, 2001 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 578	Looks at the bottom line of Moridin's sig and chimes in with "It can't get no worse." I love that song. Never noticed it in your sig before. ------------------ a bunch of long hairs. trux [This message has been edited by trux (edited 08-21-2001).]

08-21-2001, 07:49 PM	#8
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	I feel really lucky not to be included among those specific statistics anymore! Hard work pays off. Don't get me wrong, I still support charitable organizations...if it weren't for some of them, I'd have been hungry & naked at times! ------------------ You know childhood is over when a puddle seems like an obstacle instead of an opportunity. Is Too! Is Not! Is Too! Is Not!

08-21-2001, 09:08 PM	#9
Gwhanos, Lord Of Evil Guest Posts: n/a	canada rocks so much! ------------------ All your base are belong to us! How Are you gentlemen? Fish? ********************* Welcome to your doom!!! *********************

08-21-2001, 09:16 PM	#10
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	well, i think its terrible that the country i live in has that many poor things happening. considering that 18.4% is quite signifigant w/ a population as big as this, it just goes to show how bad the education level/requirements in this country are. but i dont desire to just complain about this, but i cant really change it either. i guess that, for now, all i can do is hope that i dont wind up as one of those statistics, and try to help ppl that are part of them if i can. ------------------ It's simple. Once the Planet is hurt, it gathers Spirit Energy to heal the injury. The amount of energy gathered depends on the size of the injury...What would happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of the Planet? Think how much energy would be gathered! Ha, ha, ha. And at the center of that injury, wil be me. All that boundless energy will be mine. By merging with the energy of the Planet, I will be come a new life form, a new existence. Melding with the Planet, I will cease to exist as I am now. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every living soul.

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