Is Poverty A Choice

Some people cannot choose whether they are in poverty or not. Being born into it or living in an area that is stricken by it are examples of not being able to choose. But the idea of the choice to remain in poverty is in the person's freedom. I believe anyone can get out of poverty if they try. Although some areas can be typically a lot harder, ex: Southie. I think it is not entirely their fault that they are in that state of poverty.

Like the Phillipines, still stricken with poverty because the U.S Government deemed they were unfit to run their country by themselves after fighting against Spain for their independence.Because of outside factors, they remain in poverty and are struggling to better their economy. There are people that rose out of that poverty but it is their will and determination to do so. I believe being homeless is a choice. If they are unable to take the money they receive from begging and find a job, they choose to just keep begging. It is their inability to get out of poverty and that is why poverty is a choice.