[Mancie]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

To pour further boiling oil on the raging waters around education ! EMA, I was never paid to go to school & I'm pretty sure a lot of people on here weren't so why is EMA supposedly seen as so important ?It was introduced around 2003/4 although a pilot had been running since 1999. Was the true reason a cynical ploy by powers that be to manipulate unemployment figures & further the dependency culture ? While at the same time sowing the seeds for future party militants & "Their rights!" ?

Now the threat of it being cut has raised the heads of these mini militants in the form of protest action ! Er, aren't they supposed to be at school/college getting their education today ? Or is it because a few have come to see it as a handout/pocket money from the state & their right to do as they please with ? Some of the students questioned have admitted as much !

Generally curious as to peoples views ! Especially any in receipt of such largess & what it means to them. (Honestly)

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This don't make much sense to me if it is supposed to save money... at present people between the ages of 17/18 in higher education can claim EMA at around £20/£30 per week.. if living at home with parents this is thier only income...when the EMA is abolished it seems to me the only other option for these young people.. judging by the massive upturn in 16 to 18yr old unemployment rates over the last six months... is to expect thier parents to keep them and/or sign on the dole!.. what a lame excuse this is to reduce the deficit...the future this government are offering is one that gives no opportunity or help when our youngsters leave school at 16.. it is a disgrace.