I would be all in favor of kicking off the layabouts to make room for the new out-works who are truly victims of the changed economy.
I was referring specifically to Britain, but the way, where it was my understanding getting 'on the dole' was a lot easier than getting unemployment here.
>Great timing poking fun at people on the dole when so many who want to work don't have jobs.
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>>Working three days is going to be tough on all the folks who are on the dole <s>
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