Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes -Welfare, Neoliberalism, Mattress
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Hs 1002a - class 8 - tuesday, oct. 2. Government had no responsibility for welfare or for the wellbeing of individuals. Cut social programs and taxes for the rich. Competitive taxes and fewer barriers to economic growth. Scabs were brought in to do workers" jobs. Usually during christmas and thanksgiving, when food banks remember the less fortunate". The need for food is up dramatically, and the donations are going down. Decreased because people had to pay the government more, and they weren"t able to support themselves. Everyone sleeping on the floor and any empty space is covered by a mattress. Most people staying in shelters that are very overcrowded. Going on protest to have shelter for the homeless we are people . People have been looking for jobs; no jobs. Buying newspapers for 35 cents, and selling them to other people for . 00 to make a profit (gets him food and money no welfare check)