Do you think we are still operating under the same premise of the U.S. Nonworking poor not being treated better than the lowest-wage earners? Why or Why not? What are the benefits and detriments of the current system in the U.S?

Do you think we are still operating under the same premise of the U.S. Nonworking poor not being treated better than the lowest-wage earners? Why or Why not? What are the benefits and detriments of the current system in the U.S?