We Brits have a habit of sneering down our noses at America. The land where there is no safety net to catch you should you fall foul of no health insurance, no employment and the other inconvieniences of life that sometimes hurt us. We look on with pride at our services, much maligned here they are still far better than anything currently universally available in America.
We have the NHS, unemployment benefit and also disability benefit. The problem that all this brings is abuse ... clear and total abuse.
Its being reformed
I'm very happy to see some changes. I would be a labour supporter but for a hard streak in me where I come out a little Tory. I agree with the idea that the state should be spending money and investing for people who cannot work due to illnesses but I am tired of those who will not work. The type who will not even look for work, even if they can work. Why am I paying taxes for these layabouts?
I guess this comes down to rights and while I truly believe we all have a right to be caught when we fall by the state, I also believe we have a right to starve should we be lazy.
What do Americans here think about the changes?