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RE: I live in the Australian Capital for Dole Budgers
Totally agree, I think that a good fix for the dole bludgers would be to issue them with either vouchers/some sort of debit card. These vouchers/cards should only be accepted at certain places - for example supermarkets or petrol stations. I believe a similar idea was proposed in the Northern Territory at one stage but I never heard how successful it was, but I'm sure with a bit of fine tuning it could certainly be an effective approach.
This is similar to the Food Stamp cards in the U.S.. What occurs with that, is that people create a black economy of trading Food Stamp purchases for products that they can't normally buy using the Food Stamp cards. For example, I will buy your groceries if you buy me some alcohol.
People who are working within the rules do what is right, but those who do not want to work within the rules find ways around it.
Hi Heff. That system does exist in some areas, its not well received as they feel that they are "Entitled" to the money and should be allowed to spend it on anything they want.
They aren't entitled to anything, the system is there to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. Not to buy smokes or grog.
Thanks for taking the time to reply mate.
Ah yes, I thought so. Yes, I suppose the people who are in that situation are the ones who would instantly take offence to such proposals - but hey, you can't please everyone.
No worries, anytime.