>Data from the Department of Energy and other agencies show that the average poor family, as defined by Census officials:
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>● Lives in a home that is in good repair, not crowded, and equipped with air conditioning, clothes washer and dryer, and cable or satellite TV service.
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> ● Prepares meals in a kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave as well as oven and stove.
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> ● Enjoys two color TVs, a DVD player, VCR and — if children are there — an Xbox, PlayStation, or other video game system.
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> ● Had enough money in the past year to meet essential needs, including adequate food and medical care.

Not from what I've seen.

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>http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/272081/modern-poverty-includes-ac-and-xbox-ken-mcintyre
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>The paper this article cites is here: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/07/what-is-poverty
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>Maybe, if we stop lying about what poverty in America really is, then maybe we can effectively target those who are really in need and not carpet bomb with freebies the lazy, entitled thieves who consistently take advantage of our inherent compassion.