Why are there suddenly so many walking sticks?

Since the U.K. Government said there was going to be a crack-down on incapacity benefit claims, I've never seen so many "walking wounded". Observing these specimens closely, I note that most are over-weight. That might be because they are genuinely disabled and can't manage excercise or, in most cases they are slobs anyway. I notice that many can waddle to the bar quickly enough when necessary. Many even leave their stick at the table in order to use both hands to carry the drinks back. As a 75 year old, having worked 50 years of my life to earn two pensions on which I have to pay tax to keep these slobs, I do feel resentful. I also pay monthly to attend a gym three times a week.