Poverty isn’t a lack of character. It’s a lack of cash

Poverty is also a lack of basic human rights. Poverty causes people to live in places where their safety isn't guaranteed, and go to school where their development isn't fostered.

"Divorce doesn't indicate a lack of commitment. It results from incompatibility."

"Poor scholarship isn't a lack of effort. It is bad grades."

"Incest is not a sexual perversion. It is an alternative sexuality."

This (except for the last) is the way the Left thinks.

The fact of the matter is that some poverty IS due to a lack of character. Bad grades are often the result of a lack of effort. Incest is an alternative sexuality -- that IS perverted.

You can't just define away short comings. I am all for compassion and mitigating circumstances, but not for dishonesty.