Thats already happened though. In many cases it's easier to cheat the system then work. A friend of mine would get more money in claiming from the welfare state then by working, yet to set an example for his daughter he persists. The emphasis should surely be on providing the impetus for people getting back into work rather then taking an easier, more lucrative option. Too many people have sunk into this benefit claiming subculture, getting them back into work is the key to getting out of this rut, looking at the other end of the spectrum is too short term in outlook.