Hmmm. Looking at that Heritage “paper” I see this:

The overwhelming majority of the poor have air conditioning, cable TV, and a host of other modern amenities.

Air conditioning? That’s not a “luxury” in many places in this country. If it gets anywhere near 90 or above it can not only slow down productivity but it is also a health hazard not to have air condition or a similar cooling appliance. I would even venture to guess that air condition can help reduce crime by keeping people “cool” (in more ways than one) and indoors during oppressively hot summer days.