Anticipation Guide Number 1: People that are poor should get a job rather than relying on friends, family, or church for help.

I strongly agree with this statement. A well-known saying is, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." This quote can refer to the subject of getting your own job. What happens if a family member dies or a friend can't keep supporting you for fear of bankruptcy? This instability is an important reason to take the time and effort to create opportunities for yourself.

One thing that influenced my response was Mr. Kay's speech. At one point, he spoke about a Bosnian janitor at the school who said he was, "living the american dream." This term is often misunderstood , as it could mean a number of different things. For the janitor, it meant he was making a new life for himself and his daughters (who were getting the chance to go to college). I feel that the  American Dream should be a driving factor in someone's life; to start something you care about and keep yourself afloat should be a priority in anyone's life. No one wants to be a parasite on someone else for the entirety of their life. So yes, try anything to get a job and make progress to create a better life for yourself and a stronger country.