Disabled people plan nationwide protests against cuts (UK)

[cory777]

Source: BBC News

Disabled people are due to take part in protests planned in cities across the UK against government spending cuts.

Organisers of the Hardest Hit campaign say rallies or marches will take place in 11 cities from London to Edinburgh.

The demonstrators object to cuts in disability living allowance, benefit changes and local service cutbacks.

Ministers say the welfare system is currently failing people and that reforms will see benefits go to those who need them.

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[Taverner]

1. YES! These folks need to be front and center

[napoleon_in_rags]

2. Good news.

A lot of people who talk against programs that care of the disabled are thinking of the people who don't really need it the benefits. People like that are out there, but there are also truly disabled people who really do, but you don't see them as much. Its good to see these people getting out there and standing up for their rights.