Government Frustration

I'll just forewarn you that I'm about to go off on a bit of a rant about the new government that we have in place here in the UK.  During the election, I was all for the Liberal Democrats to be given a chance to run the government because they were so charismatic and the Conservatives and Labour had already been given ample opportunities.  However, I am now so so so sorry that Big S voted on my behalf for the Lib Dems as they have completely caved in.  Our Coalition government just seems more and more each day like a Conservative one, and one that is making desperately poor decisions.

I understand and accept that our country has huge debt, but I also see so many people in my own village that haven't worked a day in their lives and tax the benefits system without need.  I'm not saying to put these people on the streets and starve them, but addressing this problem, rather than cutting the winter fuel payments to OAP (old age pensioners) would be a better option.  Or, and here's a completely absurd thought, cut back on some of the extravagant spending on the 2012 Olympics or the failed attempt to host the World Cup.  Certainly that would be better than cutting the weekly allowance (£30 max) given to 16-18 year olds who decide to pursue further education.  This brings me to what probably irks me the most about the Coalition government's new budget.

Their weekly allowance is being cut, so I guess the plan is for them to go out and get a job...wait, there ARE NO JOBS!  The news on the radio today said that unemployment is on the rise again and is at a record high.  We're taking away their allowance and increasing university fees by up to 3 times.  At some point, the UK is going to be reduced to an uneducated lump, and we'll probably still be in debt.