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Originally Posted by basa
I think you are being somewhat pedantic here Nug, my kids and missus aren't state dependants and never have been. Yes we all benefit from state help and her indoors has never worked so didn't get maternity pay, but we started our family only when we were sure we could support ourselves adequately. 
IMO this should be the aim for all new families.  |
Pedantic? Me?
TBH, I see what you're saying in that this
should be the aim, but it's not necessarily possible in all circumstances - let's face it, we're lucky enough to have a state supported benefit system that's there for the good of everyone but, unfortunately, some people do seem to take an excessive amount from it.
Having said that, I personally believe that there is a difference between someone taking an excessive amount and 'spongers' - as much as people may disagree with this guys actions, he's only claiming what he / they are entitled to. Moreover (and has been said elsewhere in this thread), 508 quid a week isn't actually that much money for 17 people - it only works out at £29.88 each. To put that in context, if someone smoked 20 Lambert & Butler a day, that would cost £30.80 a week.