We are a socially conscious country, which makes us one of the best. Occasionally we have to bite the bullet for the greater good of being part of a caring society.
and thats great, I support it, but there are limits.
The distinction must be that the system isn't there to cater for people who can't be bothered to contribute. They are whats known as dead weight. They must be incentivised to work, possibly through work schemes, and any determined not to play their part has to accept a lower standard of living ie dormitories, communal bathroom facilities, canteen food and precious little else. If you have nothing to offer you should be grateful someone's willing to provide that much to keep you out the gutter. Anyone willing to play a role in helping to run such a scheme will of course be upgraded ie private quarters and a small allowance and so will learn how life works.
the great social experiment of making sure everyone has a council flat and a DVD player and whatever else is needed for the basic "standard of living" hasn't worked. Perhaps we should try something else, perhaps we should stop making those who do contribute pay so much to support parasites.