[para transit fellow]

Originally Posted by Locke

(Cut for length)

So why dont we do it? Because figuring out social programs that actually solve the problem that you say you care about is hard and spending other people's money is easy and generates Social Licenses and Political Capital. Things that really help...immigrants and the disadvantaged?

So you get the credit for caring about a problem and 'solving' it without ever having to actually do any work.

Sounds about right.

If you want to work with folks (immigrant, disabled, unemployed and other low income) who are struggling to live on minimum wage you could come by for an interview.