Britain more hostile to the welfare state than under Thatcher

One of the consequences of exploiting the people's compassion for the poor and the weak and turning it into a huge rent seeking operation is that it engenders cynicism.  This cynicism makes it harder for the truly needy to get the help they need.  Because in our cynical, ripped off state we assume that everything and everyone is a scam.

CHANGE: Britain ‘more Thatcherite now than in the 80s’ says survey: British Social Attitude report finds people less supportive of the welfare state than in the 1980s. Well, Thatcher warned about running out of other people’s money. Now they’ve gone and done it.

Just one more way that our 'fearless' leaders serve themselves while hurting those they profess to help.  Hattip Instapundit.