Extended unemployment - good or bad?

I always have thought that most things are black or white. But when it comes to extending unemployment benefits, I am not sure. On one hand, there are so many people that need it just to get by. On the other, I am sure this 2Nd or more extension, ( I forgot how many), for allot of people is an excuse not to look. Now I know the economy is bad, but I can't but think endless extensions are being taking advantage of by some people, probably more then we want to admit.