They had to, after they took away our fields and the kine, and got everyone into the habit of taking their dole instead of earning our living in the old way.
It was easier for most folks to live on the dole.
mnli hypothesis: It was easier for most folks to live on the dole. premise: They had to, after they took away our fields and the kine, and got everyone into the habit of taking their dole instead of earning our living in the old way.