First of all, the "war on poverty" ended when LBJ stepped out of office.
Second of all, poverty dropped substancially during the liberal 60s and during the Clinton years. It stayed the same under Reagan and went up under both Bush's.
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/histpov/hstpov2.html
Third of all, government has fought crime for hundreds of years and yet we still have it. That doesn't mean you stop trying. There will always be poverty, but by investing in education, job training, and temporary safety nets, you ensure that it is kept at a minimum.
2007-05-14
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