Posted by Quintal on June 14, 2007, at 10:26:35
In reply to Re: Holy SH*T this stuff is $$!!, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on June 14, 2007, at 10:01:36
It's almost the opposite way around here, too many people are better off when they're sick or unemployed, pregnant or whatever and the hard workers often feel penalized by the high taxes put on their wages to pay for all this. People are complaining that large parts of the country aspire to the 'benefit culture' of idleness, teenage pregnancy (to get a free council flat and child benefit money) and crime - simply because it pays. Many working class people are better off financially when they're unemployed, so some do all they can to stay that way and milk the system. It's a popular theme in sitcoms like "The Royle Family" and "Shameless".
I do prefer the generous state handouts and free health care (I don't know where I'd be without it), but unfortunately it's wide open to abuse which is causing a different type of apathy and neglect.
Is health insurance very expensive? I'm surprised the guy didn't get some if he had a job, but I guess many policies will be reluctant to take on - or place restrictions on a new customer with a serious illness who needs expensive medication?
Q
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