XPost: uk.radio.amateur, uk.d-i-y 
 From: patchmoney@gmx.com 
  
 On 13/10/2019 15:58, Brian Reay wrote: 
 > Dave Plowman (News)  wrote: 
 >> In article , 
 >>     Brian Reay  wrote: 
 >>> Conversely the Snowflakes of this world are just waiting for a hand out- 
 >>> either from Corbyn or to inherit. The idea they have a responsibility to 
 >>> work and provide for their families etc is quite alien to them. 
 >> 
 >> I feel very sorry for you if you think anyone can have a decent lifestyle 
 >> based on state handouts. It must mean you are extremely poor. 
 >> 
 > 
 > Read what I posted. 
 > 
 > That aside, it isn€€€t unusual to see cases reported of people claiming 
 > benefits which would require a pre-tax income of over 30k, sometimes in 
 > cases where they have been caught claiming benefits falsely. 
 > 
  
 That makes no sense to me. What sort of means tested benefit requires an 
 income floor? 
  
  
 > I€€€ve no problem with the idea of a proper welfare system. My issue is 
 with 
 > those who abuse it and/or refuse to work. 
 > 
  
 How many people are entitled to benefits or direct state support - 20m? 
  
 That tiny minority who do claim benefits and perhaps shouldn't skews 
 your entire world view. 
  
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 Cheers, Rob 
  
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