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Changes To Benefits System: Work And Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith To Announce Big Overhaul

30/7/2010 5:39 AM BST

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There are 2 types of social welfare state: One makes a minimum wage compatible with the basic needs of a family and has generous labour law to protect employees in case of redundancy. The employer contributes largely to that. Another type is the one which relies on state benefits to help the labour force in case of redundancy and hardship. Mr Smith did not choose any of these. So what he is proposing is unprecedented breakdown of the social security which has been providing to our vulnerable and socially excluded people the most basic living standards. We live in a society with low crime rate and social peace because of this, now demonised, social security system. Yes, the tax payer money buys social peace for all. The same tax payer money pays for war in Afghanistan. Benefits money buys food, cloths, services etc which ultimately generated business and jobs on production factories. Also makes more jobs opportunities available for those fit and skilled.

Some people complain about large families in Britain receiving benefits. Those children will pay for your retirement. Without children and fresh labour force who is going to pay contributions to help to pay your pension when you are 65 ? I really would not mind to have some of my paid taxes being directed towards raising those poor children.

The first thing to do in order to move people back to work is to create jobs. Second thing, a decent minimum wage so a family can pay their rent, buy enough food etc.

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