[Josy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Does it matter? Of course it matters! Whether a million people are using foodbanks, or fifty thousand people are using them twenty times? Yes, I'd say it matters quite a bit if you're going to quote statistics. Unless it's crystal clear what you mean it just upholds the thinking that you can say anything with statistics.

I'm not trying to suggest that there aren't people on low wages or relying entirely on benefits. I'm suggesting that the problem isn't as big as the left suggests. And having foodbanks is a good thing, because there are now more, could that not mean that more people are being helped, rather than there are more people in need? And yes, joey's right, it's unfair that people should have to rely on foodbanks. But it's the reality of life right now, and if those people in need can be helped, the more foodbanks that are set up the more people will be helped.

My point is though that it doesn't matter the size of the problem, the fact it's a problem in the first place is terrible.