Welfare reforms; UK light-years behind US

Socialists write such drivel.

Here's the headline,"Britain: Labour government proposes punitive welfare reforms"

An example of a 'punitive' reform is;

* Mandatory interviews every six months for lone parents on income support with children under 11 years of age and every three months for those whose youngest child is more than 11, in an effort to get them back to work.

Oh, that's really harsh now.

Of course, the reforms are all about "serving the needs of big business". It couldn't possibly be a matter of no longer tolerating some people living off the efforts and honesty of other people. Or that kids need an example of a working parent. Or that people are happier when they participate and have some control over their lives. No. The socialists, the great friends of the downtrodden, wouldn't see that.