My next statement is hearsay but from a fairly reliable source. That source is the actual person I know who is currently claiming a disablilty alowance because he is not considered able to support himself adeqately due to his alcoholism.

In effect his alcoholism is considered a disability. This is quoting the person (who please note is not a recovering alcoholic but a drinking alcoholic) so the above facts may not be reliable.

He was a good friend once but now after many attempts to help him and many knock backs (and worse) I have failed him and no longer treat him as a friend.

But Swirly I hope the Licensing for children was said in jest. It would probably be a very good solution in the right hands but a walk down the road into eugenics is not worth the risk.

Spot ;-)