Welfare should be an emergency option, not a choice. Ie "Crap, I've LOST my job and I CAN'T find work right now, in order not to DIE I'll go on the benefit untill I find something" not "Beh, I've QUIT my job because I'm lazy and DON'T WANT to work so I'll go on welfare". These days - because of Labour's sparkling performance in government - there is absolutly no excuse to be on the dole long term.
Personally I have no problem paying high tax rates if I feel my money is being used to benefit society, not bludgers.
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Date: 2005-02-03 04:57 am (UTC)These days - because of Labour's sparkling performance in government - there is absolutly no excuse to be on the dole long term.
Personally I have no problem paying high tax rates if I feel my money is being used to benefit society, not bludgers.