"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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"Society" is a nebulous thing. The idea of an individual is much more
tangible.

That is not to say that those individuals with need should not, in
some way be supported by those with the ability to pay. However, I
don't think that this needs to entail the massive involvement by
central and local government in the affairs of the individual that has
increasingly happened in recent years.
[...]
With public sector spending spiralling out of control, it is certainly
time for radical surgery.

I know it's not good form to have "me too" types of replies, but...damn good
points, succinctly made!