I typed a long reply to some of this but thought why bother. You all know where I stand and how I feel. I despair at the lack of humanity displayed at times here. One twist of fate and you could find yourself in the same shoes as those you look down your nose at.
@Gadget, which particular post has upset you because I’ve scrolled back and I honestly can’t see anything lacking compassion towards those who genuinely need help.
I can’t speak for others so I will speak for myself.
I was brought up with exactly the same principles that
@Mikinton referred to in an earlier post.
Work hard, save a bit, spend a bit, give to charity, help those less fortunate.
“The System” was brought in so that those who genuinely fall upon hard times or are in need can find the help that they require.
It was a fabulous idea so why isn’t it working?
Could it be that for every genuine person that needs help there is another taking advantage?
People that could work but choose not to?
There is a man with one arm who works at the tip. He chooses to work.
@Lucy mentioned about poverty today.
I was reading about some men who have fathered dozens of children, they get the name tattooed on them because otherwise they don’t know who they are. Can find money for a tattoo but can’t pay for nappies or milk.
It is these people who are not taking responsibility for their actions who are a drain on our society.
If someone has 12 children but won’t pay for them then these children are going to be deprived.
I feel so sad for the children, but their poverty is no fault of any government but the fault of the parents.
Don’t keep having children if you can’t afford to keep them.
Edited to say that
@markpa12003 has just posted about someone coming to work for him who hasn’t let his disability get in the way of earning a living.
I accept that this isn’t an option for everyone. Those that genuinely need help should get the support that they require.
But if there were less people taking advantage and making poor lifestyle choices then there would be more in the pot for those that actually genuinely really need it.