[lyqwyd]

This is a very poorly reasoned article. First it frames the options as either poor people are lazy, or rich people are exploiting them into poverty. There are many possible causes of poverty, other than either option.

The title is also ridiculous. Yes, in a market driven economy, some people are going to make a profit off of poor people, but that's true for every economic level. As far as I'm concerned that's only a problem when it's exploitative.

The premise is that landlords are keeping them down through rent, but that is BS as well. There are many voucher programs, and those that receive them don't miraculously escape from poverty.

I'm not opposed to providing housing subsidies for those in poverty conditions, but it is not the cause of poverty.