How can we not have a limit on benefits?

 I know many people who receive benefits. I have no problem with this. People in need require help. There isn't anything to be ashamed about in receiving benefits. Indeed too many people, especially the elderly, do not claim the help they are entitled too thus condemning themselves to poverty. 

 

However how is it possible that benefits can pay seven/eight thousand a month on renting people houses in the most expensive parts of the country?

 

Provide council houses by all means but don't have a system which private landlords can make fortunes by renting houses to benefit claimants. 

 

There needs to be some limit to benefits. If there isn't work becomes second class activities done by idiots. Without some maximum figure we'll be bankrupt. 

 

How can this be contentious?