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Originally Posted by LondonRoad
The point that seems to being missed here is that IDS has demonised all unemployed people.
Yes there is a section of idle layabouts who wouldn't walk the lengths of themselves to get a job, never mind get a bus.
I doubt very much if the many honest people desperately seeking work will be taking too kindly to the generalised statement IDS has made. Insensitive to say the least. Talk about kicking people when they're down. 
If this is an example of the caring side of the big society then we're well and truly screwed. |
Here is the actual interview -
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Could someone please show me where he has "demonised
all unemployed people"?
I heard him say "
when there is work available, we expect them (unemployed people) to make a reasonable effort to take that work" - who the hell does he think he is, expecting a reasonable effort from people?
Or are we, as is so common, basing our comments on what commentators, who often have their own axe to grind, have interpreted what he said to suit their own agendas?