Should unemployed be forced to work?
Long-term unemployed people will be forced to accept work placements or lose their benefits, the government has warned. Is this unfair on those who have genuine trouble finding work, or do you think it is necessary to stop work-shy layabouts from sponging off the state?
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gary from wincanton says:Jan 18, 11:40
should the employed be forced to work?
Should long-term unemployed be forced to work?No -
truth from hurts says:Jan 16, 16:44
me from home says:
Jan 12, 16:49
Yes they should work.
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Then you should work for £60 a week - most of the unemployed are smarter than you - in fact, you should be paid less! -
Margaret from Devizes says:Jan 13, 15:18
Yes they should, I have been trying to get back to work since Nov 2008 but cant find anything, if anybody need a basic Administrator I am waiting.
Should long-term unemployed be forced to work?Yes -
me from home says:Jan 12, 16:49
Yes they should work.
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ted from London says:Jan 12, 15:19
become unemployed and see how you feel about it
Should long-term unemployed be forced to work?No
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