tlove482; The above quote is exactly why your taxes are so high. If he was to lose his unemployment today I'll bet that he would be seriously looking for a looking for a job tomorrow.

I have been fortunate to have only been on unemployment for a short period while working seasonally in construction. Back then (late 70's) it did not pay enough to make you want to stay on it. You got your butt back to work or started to get hungry.

Do you really believe that what the gov't gives you is free? I am sorry if this offends and I know times are tough but they won't get any better sitting on the couch until the gov't paycheck runs out.