Heise described how the government has a duty in protecting its people. We implemented in our constitution that we shall “promote the general welfare.” History has shown time and time again that citizens will rebel when they are not being listened to. It got me thinking what would happen if there was a national movement to get the homeless of the streets?  I feel that homelessness is an unspoken and hidden part of society. Today the media has a great influence, they need to focus on social changes! Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; however, this is not the reality for most. Half of those that are poor are in extreme poverty, they make $11,000 per year, as seen with the class exercise this is not a manageable way of life. As Heise mentioned the war on poverty should help lift millions of Americans out of poverty.