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Originally Posted by Stumped
Don't I know it. Two of my kids went through university funded by ME as they were refused grants of any kind. Not that I regret a penny of it. You are quick to criticise, but families suffered hard times even in the 'olden days' of Wilson and Callaghan, which you seem to have conveniently forgotten.
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Whom I criticising?
I was merely pointing out to those who seem to enjoy a little moan, about the unfairness of life, and paying more into a sysyem than they were lucky enough not to get more out of, that our taxes fund a whole range of things, other than social benefits. Social benefits, such as sick pay, and child benefit, you seemed to have completely forgotten you'd been paid, until it I helpfully pointed out to you...and then it all came flooding back, and you agreed you did in fact receive more than 'a penny' in benefits, as a worker.
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Originally Posted by Stumped
Maybe I just don't understand the benefits system - or rather, how to fiddle it! Having worked from the age of 15 to 65-years and having never received a penny in benefits until I drew my pension some years ago!
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Since I've personally made no mention of some halycon 'olden day', or mentioned Harold Wilson or James Callaghan, I'm stumped as to why you've brought them into the discussion, in relation to myself.
Perhaps it's time one of us had a little nap, in a nice quiet room, and it'll all make perfect sense later.
