thoughts on people who live on benefits?

@SW-User we do what needs to be done.

@SW-User A person's value is way more than just their financial status.

Plus, there isn't a single person out there who would reject assistance if they really needed it.

@Punches Financial and career status = value where I live. It could be the area, but from what I read in the news the attitude is spreading everywhere.

@SW-User I do not know where you live of course but I imagine the attitude of status = value might be more prevalent in "well off" areas.

I am just saying that just because someone doesn't have a lot, it doesn't mean they need to feel worthless or seclude themselves from society.

People have more to offer than what their bank account says.

@Punches I agree with you; just wish more people felt that way.

@SW-User I think if someone has had to struggle at some point in life, they are more empathetic about the situation.

I have been there too.

@Punches Definitely. Experience is an eye opener and an attitude changer.

@SW-User People sometimes mock others' struggles without realizing they may be in the same spot someday.

Life has not-so-kindly taught me that lesson a few times.

@Punches I was raised by people who mock in that way. It always made me uncomfortable, even before I learned through experience.