I grew up dirt poor, and was heavily exposed to financial hardship.

I don't live frugally, but cheaply, and every single penny I spend on things that aren't "necessary" causes me mental anguish. Any purchase above 10-50 dollars requires actual effort to "psych" myself up for. I am underpaid for my industry and position. I have a years salary in the bank.

This is what poverty does to a human. The destruction caused by such anxiety cannot truly be fixed. Every day we don't strive to help our fellow man is a day we condemn thousands to a life of anguish.

Remember that next time you vote