White woman, Metairie:

I am a white person living in Metairie, and I think your article says, "Poor black people." My mother raised seven children by herself. None of us got a college education. We all feel sorry for poor black mothers. What about my poor white mother who raised seven children by herself, who didn’t have any help and we all turned out OK? But everyone is saying, "Poor black people." I’m sorry; give us all a break. Get out and get a job.