["I've got more sympathy for poor people who are actually trying to improve their situation, than those who are just looking for a handout"]
Well of course..Like all the drunks and druggies begging for money who won't work on my corner? Most people are poor..and work hard!
I care about most poor people.  But I have more sympathy for those who are actually trying to improve their situation, than those who are just looking for a handout