>http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/the-sharp-sudden-decline-of-americas-middle-class-20120622
Hey now, this is America. People will read this tear-jerker story about a human casualty of the Great Recession and their natural sympathies will be tweaked. Ms Adkins (not her real name) will be blessed with several dozen acts of private charity to "help her get back on her feet." Problem solved.