In Reply to: Trapeze posted by jerotoo on Saturday, 12. May 2012 at 10:47 Bali Time:
Your electricity bill has never covered the real cost of supply. I'm not sure why you want me in your shoes. If you truly need the pension then of course I agree you should receive it. I don't disagree with people drawing social security, I disagree with the belief that it is an entitlement because of taxes paid. Someone who has never paid tax but can't work and can't be independently financial should have just as much entitlement to social security support.
I also believe that social security paid out should stay, as much as possible, in the local economy.