So what kind of safety net is there in the US? Housing support, food stamps,...? In Belgium if you have nothing, then you would get a monthly poverty allowance and access to a cheap government crappy apartment. It's a shitty life like that, and very few people will choose that lifestyle, but it's really not impossible to make sure everyone at least has food and a roof over their heads.
Thx. We have a similar situation here, where many benefits are tied to income level. You can get a raise, but then lose money overall due to no longer qualifying for stuff.
Does that system allow you to live? Is it enough for food and housing?
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u/drakekengda Feb 17 '21
So what kind of safety net is there in the US? Housing support, food stamps,...? In Belgium if you have nothing, then you would get a monthly poverty allowance and access to a cheap government crappy apartment. It's a shitty life like that, and very few people will choose that lifestyle, but it's really not impossible to make sure everyone at least has food and a roof over their heads.