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Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

I am in full agreement with stopping benefits for people with alcohol and drug problems. While people recieve money for drinking and taking drugs, where is the incentive to stop??As for obese people, they too should at least show that they are trying to live a healthier lifestyle instead of just filling their faces with unsuitable food and doing no exercise whatsoever and relying on the rest of society to support their lifestyle.
Before anyone calls me heartless and insensitive, I was/am an alcoholic, who hasn't had a drink for 20 odd years. I'm not particularly strong willed and it's been hard to resist sometimes, but it's doable. If I can do it anyone can.

Well said.