Tories and unemployment benefits

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pooley Aug 19, 2008 18:45:05
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PMM wrote:
pooley wrote:
I don't think you are one of the people I am talking about.
That's not what I said. I said I used to be. I was perfectly happy to take and give nothing back. Forcing me to work would not have turned me from a deadbeat into a productive member of society. It would have just made me resent the system and do my damndest to fuck things up.
Well, like anything - You'd get out what you put in. If you are happy to take and not give back, i'd be happy to take away your benefits. simple as

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PMM Aug 19, 2008 18:47:48
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But then I'd smash your windows and kick you in the bollocks.

I really wouldn't have much to lose, and at least I'd be getting fed while I was in jail.

But anyway, in my experience, people who are long term unemployed lack motivation and self confidence. I'd love you to try to explain how treating them like shit will help matters.