In Chapter two Seccombe's "So You Think I Drive a Cadillac?" deals with individualism. It focuses on finding explanation as to why poverty and welfare use exists. The argument against Individual perspective in this chapter is what I found very interesting. The fact that it deals with those who feel that the individual should be responsible for their financial situations and achievements through out life. Opportunities are presented for everyone in their life; they just have to find a right path in life and work hard on it. Seccombes argues that people who receive welfare should be able to improve their economic situation easily. For some people it is not that easy to overcome the poverty especially with the lack of jobs we have. Seccombe also argues that is not that easy to leave welfare system if you are a single mother and have to take care of the kids. Its hard for them to find a job because of the time issue, who would then take care of their kids while they are working. So, for them its understandable why they are on welfare. Younger people with more opportunities should not take advantage of welfare. People that are able of making their own money should look for their opportunities in life.
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