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Originally Posted by colin25
I see how some genuinely in need will suffer, but equally i look at some who are supported by benefits, and I wonder why.
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Every system will have weak spots that some will take advantage of, especially if those administering the system are of low morale or are given conflicting instruction from above their pay grade.
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Originally Posted by colin25
I don't think everyone has a right to a child, if you can't support that child. To choose to bring a child into the world, you must be able to support that child.
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The trouble comes when the parent(s) become involuntarily unemployed, whether for the short or long term. Losing your job through redundancy is not the same as having to leave your job to care for a disabled or infirm member of the immediate family
that no-one else will care for.That is why the benefits system must remain as a safety net AFAIC.
Tarring all on benefits with the same brush is idiotic, as each case will probably be different, so no one set of rules will be fair and compassionate.