Reblogged from Liam's page:
Very few people want to be unemployed, is that too controversial? I have no statistical evidence for this but I would assume that is an accurate comment to make because we live in a capitalist economy that requires people to work to pay for things. To break it down we need to be paid for providing a service so that we can eat, have shelter, wear clothes, have a social life, etc.
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Whilst the battle over welfare cuts continues, it is important to be reminded of the fact that it is stressful to be able-bodied and unemployed on a meagre £71 per week. It's also worth looking at the US to see the consequences of a welfare system that is too draconian
