Which statement best explains why harburg believed that “brother, can you spare a dime? ” was a legitimate question rather than the plea of a chronic beggar? some people had more money than others, so it was reasonable to ask them to share with the poor. people had made an investment in the country through their actions and expected to be suitably rewarded. food was inexpensive during the depression because of the dust bowl, so a dime could buy a full meal. during the depression, everyone in a breadline needed a dime to pay for a loaf of bread.