lol I don't need a definition of the word 'burden'
What about someone suffering from depression who isn't working?
What about someone who is unemployed but has been searching for a job?
What about someone with severe mental illness?
Exactly who qualifies as a burden?
Its like you are allergic to common sense. If someone is able to contribute to society and chooses not to, then they do not deserve to enjoy the benefits of said society. Its simple, man.
What about someone suffering from depression who isn't working?
If it is so debilitating that they are an invalid, then should be actively seeking help so that they can properly cope and resume being a productive member of their community.
What about someone who is unemployed but has been searching for a job?
If they are really looking for a job I don't see the problem.
What about someone with severe mental illness?
Depends on the illness. Some can be managed, and some cannot. Loaded question btw, and that's why we already have a disability system in place. I am against adding a nationwide disability safety net that caters to everyone regardless of whether or not they are actually disabled though. I'm not willing to pay for wimps, hypochondriacs, and cons to sit on their asses jacking off all day.