I first read about the emergance of food banks a few months ago, and initially thought the idea was quite a good one; supporting people when they are down on their luck etc.. But then I read that the established food banks are run by the Trussell Trust which is a church based group and now the Job Centre will be referring people there if they are struggling. Yes comrades, witness the rise of the modern day workhouse.
With rising fuel prices & energy bills the price of food is going through the roof; these are the issues that need to be addressed not simply handing out charity – it’s Gods way of punishing sinners – the prices need to be tackled whether it is Governmentt intervention on the cost of fuel or by raising benefits, people shouldn’t have to resort to cap in hand to simply survive in modern society. Most people I know don’t want to be on benefits but circumstances have dictated that this is the case.
If food banks are to exist then surely the community can help donate, and allow those who do need to take what they need, NOT by giving handouts.
Prepare to return to the times of Hardy when only the priveldged went to univesity (Jude the Obscure) and folk look to getting rid of family to afford to live (Mayor of Casterbridge). Yes the Tories are doing a great job in turning back the clock.
Class politics is becomming more and more prevalent in our modern society!
Jason E Cooper 