ClareBear π 
While the new restrictions would save the government money, officials said: "in terms of impact on young people and their families, the costs will likely significantly outweigh the benefits."
Nasty nats
Rupert BrackenburyThe most revealing quote: "There was a survey done about 10 years ago that suggested the majority of #National supporters don't know anybody who lives on a #benefit... so it becomes very easy to imagine that everyone on a benefit is lazy and exploiting the system."
#RNZ #TheDetail: Questions of evidence over new benefit sanctions regime https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018951274/questions-of-evidence-over-new-benefit-sanctions-regime
#nzpol #Benebashing
fmacskasy"One way of demonstrating this would be participation in mental health and addiction services. Someone who demonstrates no intention of, or motivation to, address their incapacity and become independent may find themselves ineligible for a benefit."
So now Seymour wants to remove support for addicts? Can we all see where this will lead?
More drug-related crime,for starters.
Scarily,some will think this is a good idea.
