oh, but they do! There are people starving every day. As I type this people die. They may be a long way away, and I don't personally see them, but they are still going to die. And gambling is big business - and so people are indirectly choosing to have a flutter than help their fellow man.

Charities cut out so much rubbish: they know who they serve, and why they do it. Policy reports are not required.

Although I agree that there are many giverment sponsored things I disagree with, allowing the masses to spend money where they want is going to be a disaster, as they will be making desicions that they are woefully unprepared to make - many can't keep their own finances in check, so how are they going to cope with the UK's? Suddenly the most base aspects of society are given even more money, whereas areas that are "boring" aren't - research may not be exciting to many, but it still should be done.

Needy vs the lazy? Same with "the chinese are nicking my job" - no, they are prepared to work longer for less - if you work those hours for that money, you'd keep your job. But of course there's the welfare system to help them out (after all alcohol and cigarettes are ecpensive!)