These are persons who, because of circumstances into which they were born or through personal misfortune, are unable to enjoy the quality of life to which we all aspire. Just as the island is susceptible to natural catastrophes, including hurricanes because of our geographical location, so too are these persons especially vulnerable to the economic shocks that confront us from time to time.
As a country, however, we have to ensure that we have mechanisms to help such persons. Protecting the less fortunate in society is a must as we seek to create economic opportunity and avoid serious social and economic displacement, dislocation or disruption.