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Old 10-08-2015, 15:46   #1780
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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread. Many merged.

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees View Post
Should the long term feckless unemployed (and by this I mean those who see benefits as a lifestyle choice) receive their benefits without making a contribution to society?
No.

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So the money for housing benefit, Job seekers allowance, Council Tax discounts, free prescriptions, free school meals comes from where exactly? Why should they not make a contribution?
[quote]A contribution in the way of making Tesco's bigger profits by them not having to employ and pay wages?
I'm not against them making a contribution. just them working for free, increasing company profits. and the selective minimum wage laws not applying.

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Small, but fairly important flaw in your (for lack of a better word) "reasoning" - if everyone was on benefits, no one could afford to buy all the stuff the shelf-stackers were stacking at Tesco, so they wouldn't be needed.....
Small, but fairly important flaw in your rambling.
it's nonsense.
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