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Originally Posted by martyh
So, are we to bankrupt the country by giving a never ending supply of money to people who are so emotionally unstable as to commit suicide when they get a over large electric bill ,or ,as in the case of the woman you linked to was refused benefits because she had enough savings.
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I know of people who have suffered from depression and/or suicidal thoughts. These are people you wouldn't assume could ever suffer from such things- but they did.
Never be so flippant as to assume that it can't happen to you or someone close to you, because if it does, you'd understand. I hope it doesn't take this to change your attitude towards the mentally ill.
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Originally Posted by nomadking
It is morally wrong to insist on still living in a tax payer funded council house when all SIX children have moved out. If a house is big enough to have had SIX children in there, that house is NEEDED FOR SOMEBODY ELSE.
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This was the way that the Government tried to sell the idea of the Bedroom Tax (BT) to the electorate and is an oversimplification of the issue.
Numerous examples have been given as to why it's not a good idea.
In your example, what happens if there are no suitable one person properties available for the tenant?
I would agree with the BT if people had suitable alternative accommodation available and refused to move into it.