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I hasn't worked at all in most other cases, particularly in eastern European and ex-soviet countries. Debt is a big problem, but government handouts are not a

by VMG 12y ago

I hasn't worked at all in most other cases, particularly in eastern European and ex-soviet countries. Debt is a big problem, but government handouts are not a good solution to give young people the feeling that they have something to live for.

danieldk 12y ago
I hasn't worked at all in most other cases, particularly in eastern European and ex-soviet countries. But the world is not black and white. There is a vast space between 'free for all'-capitalism and state socialism. You can empower people by giving everyone access to good education and giving decent social security. Where 'decent' means: being able to afford housing, eat, and travel for interviews. But not so much that it makes working unattractive. Another method for empowering people is to make it possible to make a living with an 8 hour work day by introducing a minimum wage.
- VMG 12y ago
  The introduction of minimum wage raises unemployment. By the way, TFA is about Great Britain, which by all accounts has a great social security net. And as you can read in the article, the people specifically suffer from unemployment and the resulting feeling of worthlessness. They don't suffer from hunger, lack of housing, debt or lack of material goods.
  - DanBC 12y ago
    People do suffer from hunger. We have increased use of food banks. People do also suffer from lack of housing. It is ridiculous to suggest that homelessness is mot a problem in England. Homelessness does not just include rough sleeping, but even rough sleeping is a problem in England. People living on the street are not automatically entitled to a home. Personal debt is also a massive problem in the UK. Since the article is about young people there are some things you need to know: Housing Benefit is restricted for young people. The type of accommodation they can get is limited. (Young people here is "under 35" http://m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/what_is_housing_benefit/housing_benefit_for_young_people http://m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_a... ) http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_children_and_young_people_ew/young_people_and_benefits.htm http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_ch... The minimum wage is lower for young people. Most government help is in the form of tax rebates. The combination of "lower taxes" and "government handouts" cUses cognitive dissonance for some people - they want lower taxation because fuck government, but they don't want lower taxation for poor people they only want it for very rich people people because SOCIALISM.

by VMG 12y ago

danieldk 12y ago

I hasn't worked at all in most other cases, particularly in eastern European and ex-soviet countries. But the world is not black and white. There is a vast space between 'free for all'-capitalism and state socialism. You can empower people by giving everyone access to good education and giving decent social security. Where 'decent' means: being able to afford housing, eat, and travel for interviews. But not so much that it makes working unattractive. Another method for empowering people is to make it possible to make a living with an 8 hour work day by introducing a minimum wage.

VMG 12y ago
The introduction of minimum wage raises unemployment. By the way, TFA is about Great Britain, which by all accounts has a great social security net. And as you can read in the article, the people specifically suffer from unemployment and the resulting feeling of worthlessness. They don't suffer from hunger, lack of housing, debt or lack of material goods.
- DanBC 12y ago
  People do suffer from hunger. We have increased use of food banks. People do also suffer from lack of housing. It is ridiculous to suggest that homelessness is mot a problem in England. Homelessness does not just include rough sleeping, but even rough sleeping is a problem in England. People living on the street are not automatically entitled to a home. Personal debt is also a massive problem in the UK. Since the article is about young people there are some things you need to know: Housing Benefit is restricted for young people. The type of accommodation they can get is limited. (Young people here is "under 35" http://m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/what_is_housing_benefit/housing_benefit_for_young_people http://m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_a... ) http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_children_and_young_people_ew/young_people_and_benefits.htm http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_ch... The minimum wage is lower for young people. Most government help is in the form of tax rebates. The combination of "lower taxes" and "government handouts" cUses cognitive dissonance for some people - they want lower taxation because fuck government, but they don't want lower taxation for poor people they only want it for very rich people people because SOCIALISM.