The Blame and Compensation Culture
We live in a society which now seems to be drowning in a systemic blame and compensation culture !
Does Anybody Accept Responsibility for Their Own Actions Anymore ?
There seems to be an excuse for everything nowadays - everybody wants to point the finger elsewhere - at some point somebody has to take responsibility for things - we cannot keep blaming others for our own shortcomings and failures.
Here are some of the things that spring to my mind - perhaps you have some more ?
Problem: I owe £30,000 on my credit card and cannot pay it back.
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Answer: Credit is too easily available, lenders are irresponsible, we need tighter guidelines, declare yourself bankrupt and default !
Real Answer: You spend more than you earn. You live beyond your means, you did it, it’s your fault nobody else’s.
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Problem: I tripped on a paving stone and hurt my leg
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Answer: Sue the council for a handout at the taxpayers expense
Real Answer: Watch where you are going ! Accidents happen, pay more attention
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Problem: I got injured or emotionally distressed in the army
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Answer: Sue the country for negligence and compensation
Real Answer: Don’t join the army if you unable to cope with stress or the risk of death and injury
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Problem:Children leave school unable to read and write
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Answer:Let’s have a 5 year government review, spend more money and set new targets
Real Answer: Get the parents to stop watching Eastenders, sit down with their young children and teach them to read
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Problem: 90% of the population will soon be overweight
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Answer: Have another review and spend a fortune on NHS diet pills and stomach stapling
Real Answer: Get off the sofa, stop eating chocolate and crap and move about a bit
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God this is tiring !
Regards
Venting Rod
Jordan said,
October 26, 2007 @ 10:28 am
Although i agree with you and your ravings.
I sense a little bit of anger management is in order.
And as for “God this is tiring !” in reference to your above list:
Problem: God this is tiring !
Answer: Feel sorry for me, keeping you all with someting to read about.
Real Answer: Stop trying to get ‘Poor You’ out of people, Get out, book a proper holiday
Jordan
Rod said,
October 26, 2007 @ 10:43 am
Jordan
God this is tiring !
Mentally tiring of the whole pathetic subject and the way things are going.
The only blessing is that none of it actually affects me
As to holidays, I’d be embarrassed to even suggest I need one !
Especially after reading my brother’s blog today
Slainte
Rod