
Originally Posted by
Sherwood
..and you don't think that there are families in the UK today who have one or two members in full time work and still can't put sufficient (decent) food on the table?
Oh no Geoff, I totally agree, there are countless thousands who find themselves in this position, which is the old 'poverty trap', but probably worse than it's ever been. Personally I think the term 'poverty' should not only encompass people who are struggling to make ends meet, but also those who managing but are only a change in government policy or a change of circumstances away from real hardship.
My point was simply that drawing direct comparisons between now and 50 years ago is all but impossible as so much has changed, particularly in the way we see luxuries/essentials.
Dumb all over, a little ugly on the side... FZ
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