It seems like racist white people often point out that Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be on welfare but they conveniently forget to point out the income inequality between racial groups.

Blacks and Hispanic families have low median household income compared to white families. The average while family made $113,149 in 2009 (assets minus debts). The average Hispanic family made $6,325 in 2009 and black families made $5,677. 

That means the median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households. (Source)

It pisses me off when I hear whites complain about the amount of blacks and latinos on welfare and food stamps. They try to make us feel ashamed about receiving money from the government and they try to make it seem like we are less deserving and like we are lazy.

White people are privileged in America whether they recognize it or not. They get better jobs with better pay and they are usually able to have enough to put food on the table.

Here is how much Whites make compared to Blacks and Latinos:

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The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households.

From 2005 to 2009, inflation-adjusted median wealth fell by 66% among Hispanic households and 53% among black households, compared with just 16% among white households.

Next time you decide to judge a minority for being on welfare or receiving aid from the government, stop and think. That person’s family may be living on less than $10,000 a year. 

Welfare Drug Testing Bill (Temporarily) Withdrawn After Amended To Include Testing Lawmakers

A Republican member of the Indiana General Assembly withdrew his bill to create a pilot program for drug testing welfare applicants Friday after one of his Democratic colleagues amended the measure to require drug testing for lawmakers.

“There was an amendment offered today that required drug testing for legislators as well and it passed, which led me to have to then withdraw the bill,” said Rep. Jud McMillin (R-Brookville), sponsor of the original welfare drug testing bill.

In the past year Republican lawmakers have pursued welfare drug testing in more than 30 states and in Congress, and some bills have even targeted people who claim unemployment insurance and food stamps, despite scanty evidence the poor and jobless are disproportionately on drugs. Democrats in several states have countered with bills to require drug testing elected officials. Indiana state Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend) introduced just such an amendment on Friday.

“After it passed, Rep. McMillin got pretty upset and pulled his bill,” Dvorak said. “If anything, I think it points out some of the hypocrisy. … If we’re going to impose standards on drug testing, then it should apply to everybody who receives government money.”

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