2006-12-17 09:49:10 · 8 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I don't support Labour at all.
2006-12-17 23:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any political party has created an underclass, but it certainly exists.
I know a boy of 17, who has cried whilst talking to me, because he has got himself into constant trouble, tried every drug going and is the father of a 2 year old child (ie: he must have been having unprotected sex at the age of 14).
The most poingnant moment, was when he sobbed and said that he just didn't know what was right or wrong, or what he was expected to do.
He comes from a family where both parents use drugs, the mother is a fromer prostitute with 9 children from 3 different fathers and the boy's father is on benefits, is a thief, a wife beater and a child beater with a long criminal record and previous jail sentences.
To make matters worse, the 17 year old was seriously sexually assaulted on a regular basis between the ages of 4 and 9, and never enjoyed a normal childhood.
This lad has never stood a ghost of a chance, and yet, the system punishes him constantly.
Many of the problems of today are drug or alcohol related, but perhaps another factor is the breakdown in society and the lack of leadership which has resulted. Much as I don't like the idea of big-brother or a nanny-state; for some, it is the only possible way to improve their lot.
I would suggest that the underclass is a direct result of better educated and wealthier people abandoning them to their fate, and perhaps that is encouraged by long working hours, debt and a culture of selfishness in which "every man for himself" predominates.
Instead of laying blame on governments, or looking for longer and harsher prison sentences, better policing or more and more laws; more people should be prepared to get a little bit involved with those who need it; yet appear to have no future.
Give a youngster a bit of hope and self-confidence, by saying something good about them and demonstrating a bit of faith in them, even if they continue to get things wrong or invite trouble.
The only solution to the problems of an underclass, is to set aside a bit of time and personally get involved. With enough people doing the same, anything would be possible.
2006-12-17 21:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by musonic 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
New Labour have divided society most certainly but some underclass has always existed - New Labour have not helped them in any way and may have increased their numbers unfortunately.
Our caring B-liar
2006-12-18 10:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by ian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The underclass has always existed from medieval times. Labour did not invent it although i do admit they are not trying to sort out the problems of the underclass.
2006-12-17 17:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by bluenose 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
new labour didnt create the underclass - i believe that the welfare state is.
But dont get me wrong, im all for the welfare state, but some poeple are gonna fall off and stay impoverished - ussually to do with drink
I actually believe new labour has brought a lot of people out of the underclas
2006-12-17 20:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by mark_gg_daniels 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I support anyone who makes me feel better about myself.
2006-12-17 17:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by KD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean Right to Work (for less) We have unions in St. Louis so far
2006-12-17 18:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oops silly me .i thought we`d allways been about .
2006-12-17 17:52:28 · answer #8 · answered by keny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋