Kenny, no matter how much you protest, benefits are a lifestyle choice for many. Regardless of the cost it's a tragedy that the government are effectively de incentivising swathes of the populace to seek work and contribute to the fabric of the country. Their offspring see this behaviour as the norm and this cycle is difficult to break. Sadly by excusing this behaviour, which is what you are doing however well intentioned, is contributing to the problem. Of course a responsible government tries to address it but the hysterical reactions from the guardian, BBC, momentum and other left wing apologists make it very difficult and lock this people into the system.