When watching "30 Days: Minimum Wage", I found myself being very thankful for the blessings like a job, money, a home, food, etc. in my life.  It is hard to believe that in the "richest" country in the world we still have people living at the poverty level.  I think at any point your luck could change whether through illness, loss of employment, or disaster leaving many in the same situation.  The biggest scene that stood out of me was the conversation with the free clinic doctor about we have a "sick care" in America, in which there is no preventative care offered through health insurance or otherwise.  I have found this true in my own experience, and it seems counterproductive.  Why not offer the resources to PREVENT sickness before it becomes worse?

Perspective is very important because unless you are able to put yourself in the shoes of someone else it is difficult to understand their life or beliefs.  The many experiences in our lives shape us into the individuals we become, and we have a very small understanding of other people struggles.  I have always liked a particular quote that says something about giving other people a break because you don't know what battles they are fighting each day.