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Originally Posted by martyh
Very transparent,.My state pension will be exactly the same as everyone else's despite paying in loads more than someone who spent their working life claiming benefits.People rather conveniently forget that JSA and some other benefits pay tax and NA's for claimants
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Indeed.
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Originally Posted by Chrysalis
I currently claim no unemployment benefits, just get some DLA.
No i dont have the same outlook as you, where #1 comes first.
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I receive no benefits whatsoever but I am more than happy for those who need support to receive it.
Yes, these are difficult times for young people but I can't think of a decade when everything was hunky dory - today's 'cushy' pensioners have had their own share of tough times. Do you think they delighted in war or power cuts or luncheon meat or rationing, no double glazing, no wii, no x-box?
As for your Dad, the poor old bloke is probably punch drunk from you moaning about what a tough life you're having...
