Mitt Romney’s 'Very Poor' Disposition

As an advocate who works with individuals who have a variety of disabilities, I found it appalling that Mitt Romney would actually state that is not concerned about the very poor. From which planet does this guy hail? Can he really believe that those who are poor in this country really have a safety net? The cost of rent for an apartment is hard for someone earning only minimum wage. Even those who earn what many states consider to be a living wage have difficulty finding affordable rental properties. Grocery bills, fuel for automobiles (if you are fortunate to have one), health coverage or public transportation costs are daily charges that are drowning the average worker—many of whom are considered the working poor.

Did Romney really mean to say that he wasn’t particularly concerned about these Americans? Is this the same guy who is running for President of the United States?  Is this the same guy who just sang "America the Beautiful" to an audience of seniors in Florida? Mind you, many seniors are on fixed incomes and more than we would like to believe are poor. Hmmm, perhaps Gov. Romney should revisit the words of that off-pitch song he belted out recently. Maybe Romney’s definition of “brotherhood” is different from that which the songwriter, Katharine Lee Bates, intended. Both verses below are from versions of the song, and either way you slice, it reflects the fact that Americans are concerned about their fellow citizens.

America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.

America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
'Til selfish gain no longer stain,
The banner of the free.