We can't refuse to pay taxes that we think are immoral, so why should we not claim benefit were entitled to, due to moral qualms?
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because two wrongs dont make a rightOriginally posted by NotAllThere View PostWe can't refuse to pay taxes that we think are immoral, so why should we not claim benefit were entitled to, due to moral qualms?
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But 3 rights do make a leftOriginally posted by EternalOptimist View Postbecause two wrongs dont make a right

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This is a very poor sockpuppet. 2/10.Originally posted by joey122 View PostOk - Very simple question and I am sure the answer is straightforward.
If you are a contractor and being paid £5 an hour can you apply for council tax benefits and everything else that you might be entitled too??ǝןqqıʍComment
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son, you're gonna look mighty stupid with that ski pole sticking outta your assOriginally posted by NotAllThere View PostYes, dad.
-Clint Optimist in 'A fist full of benefit Dollars'
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and as for YOU young lady,Originally posted by Pogle View PostBut 3 rights do make a left
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go to your room, you are grounded for a week
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Sharn't and YOU cant make meOriginally posted by EternalOptimist View Postand as for YOU young lady,
go to your room, you are grounded for a week

and I bet you're not my real parents either,
I hate you I hate you I hate you
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and, about LotteOriginally posted by zeitghostSit down there, now, Pogle, there's a good girl.
We have something to tell you...
You were adopted...
well a giant alien lizard gets hungry you know
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