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Lampman · 05-09-2009, 12:35

I read today of a brother and sister who have differing lifestyles.
The girl works 50 hours a week to provide a home,paying the bills etc.
The non working brother,a father of four hasn't had or wanted a job since leaving school 16 years ago!
He survives on benefits,has a three bedroom council house,but would like a four bedroom home.He admits he feels sorry for those that feel they have to work to 'chase their dreams'.
By his calculation he would have to earn £20,000 per annum to make a job worthwhile.
We may be forgiven for thinking he is a free loading couch potato,but the real question is why do we taxpayers put up with the continual drain on the country's resources?
What kind of Government can encourage non production and at the same time punish decent hard working families?
We probably all know of cases where an aquaintance has said' that I would like to work more,but it will affect my benefits'.
Lets see what the General Election brings.
Though don't hold your breath.

05-09-2009, 12:35	#1
Lampman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 567 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 555	Worker v shirker. I read today of a brother and sister who have differing lifestyles. The girl works 50 hours a week to provide a home,paying the bills etc. The non working brother,a father of four hasn't had or wanted a job since leaving school 16 years ago! He survives on benefits,has a three bedroom council house,but would like a four bedroom home.He admits he feels sorry for those that feel they have to work to 'chase their dreams'. By his calculation he would have to earn £20,000 per annum to make a job worthwhile. We may be forgiven for thinking he is a free loading couch potato,but the real question is why do we taxpayers put up with the continual drain on the country's resources? What kind of Government can encourage non production and at the same time punish decent hard working families? We probably all know of cases where an aquaintance has said' that I would like to work more,but it will affect my benefits'. Lets see what the General Election brings. Though don't hold your breath.