I've not ever been on benefits,
but was off work for 4 months after my accident, and it's crazy how fast you adjust to doing almost nothing, and eating everything you can. I know it's not the same as i couldn't walk, but if people don't motivate themselves to do something then in this sort of instance it is the job of the people paying out (gov, and by way of taxes us) to motivate them. punishment is a way to do it, as is media led social stigma. It's all a bit obvious but people want it to be a fascist conspiracy
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:07, 3 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

Intriguing
From my point of view it comes back to the NHS not being able to cope. How fucking stupid would it be for us as a nation to cripple our totally vital free health service because we can't resist delicious cake/abide the idea of a jog?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:10, Reply)

I don't think punishment is the way to go
encouragement is much better. Punishment will just turn it into a chore
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:11, Reply)

oh don't go bringing logic or an acceptance of the humanity of others into this,
they are enjoying all Daily Mail
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:16, Reply)

hang on Q,
are you ok with people getting paid to be out of work due to something under their control? I'm not saying being thin will instantly get them a job, but being too fat to work is your fault, and you should be encouraged to do everything in your power to find work. If at that point, you still are unemployed, then fine, benefits are there.
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:22, Reply)

if I say "yes" can we not have this conversation?

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:28, Reply)

we can drop it if you're not happy talking about it yeah.

( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:42, Reply)

oh yeah,
I agree that punishment isn't the best way, but it is the easiest. And the government like easy.
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:19, Reply)

They've all had a go on Mirren
That's why she's a Dame
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:23, Reply)

I'll consider it when
I see the corresponding proposals to deal with the rich obese.
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:23, Reply)

They give them jobs in government
#Pickles
#Prescott
#others (probably)
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:26, Reply)

Here you go:

'private healthcare'

Glad to help x
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:27, Reply)

Well that would certainly reduce the size of their wallets

(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:31, Reply)

Private healthcare.

( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:29, Reply)

1. take away free public transport
2. make them go to dole office fucking miles away
3. ?
4. PROPHET!!!!!
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:28, Reply)

Babyfucker
+LOST
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 3 Jan 2013, 13:29, Reply)