Totally agree with your point there Club, though from what I understand there are certain time restrictions for immigrants as far as being eligible for the Dole...
But yeah creates an interesting conundrum... i remember a time in Ireland when Iwas busting my arse doing crap work for a pittance as an illegal alien, and extremely envious of my mates who were on the dole and swimming in money with 40 quid spare a week.
Is the solution to restrict immigration? damned if I know...