Unemployment doesn't go up because people suddenly can't be arsed to work. Standard of living doesn't go down because people can't be arsed to work. In the same way child poverty doesn't go up because people can't be arsed to work. Agreed, there is always going to be spongers in society, but there are also those in genuine need. Everytime this debate comes up, all anyone can do is point out the spongers. What about those in genuine need? I feel lucky that I'm still in business, and keeping afloat, when so many are losing their livelihood. I feel sorry for those who have worked all their life in an industry, that is now getting hit by this recession. Some jobs are very specialised, and trying to find alternative employment, when even low paid jobs are going to the Polish, is not easy. Just my two cents...
