Vicious Cycle?

I was not surprised after viewing those pictures and reading about the Roma gypsies. There are many similar "vulnerable" populations all over the world, in every country. Here in America, they are just like homeless people. The people standing on the side of streets, begging for money, etc. However, I agree with another blog posted in that it is not my decision to decide who is deserving or not. I mean, yes, everyone should be entitled to air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat-and some might say-access to good health? But, either these people are born into this type of vulnerability and its not their fault, because this is all they know OR they choose to live life this way-for some strange reason. I think we should offer certain things like shelter or opportunities to learn something, possibly a microloan in certain situations-for instance, a lost job, etc...then that might make a change in the world. If not, this will just continue in this vicious cycle and nothing will change or grow. Also, I agree with some readings in that its a community effort actually-because everyone lives/works around the same areas and everyone influences people around each other. Therefore if an effort is made to help one particular area, instead of one person or family, it might be more effectful.