Posted by Sean Black on 09/14/05 15:11

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<gemini.imt3jj000ch1s019g.thedoctor@thedeathzone.free-online.co.uk>,
Graham <thedoctor@thedeathzone.free-online.co.uk> writes
>Simon Dean <sjdean@simtext.plus.com> wrote:
>
>> Tinkapace wrote:
>> > Look its simple the Government has to raise money, fuel tax ain new so
>> > its not there fault, if they reduce it who makes up the difference ? As
>> > a country we have an income just like an individual or familly. If its
>> > reduced there is less money to spend. Unless they tax something else or
>> > reduce spending simple as that. Its not like its a new tax is it I am
>> > all for paying less cash but I do not want it just shifted somewhere
>> > else because I drive and it effects me.
>>
>> Quite. Everyone goes on about how cheap american fuel is... I just think
>> "Yeah, but they have to buy health insurance every year!"
>>
>True, but I'd be much happier losing the tax on petrol and putting it toward
>private health care.
>In view of the piss poor NHS health care I and my family have had from the
>NHS, I'd say it's a fairly safe bet that we would live longer that way.
>Cheers!
>
Pity you aren't allowed to opt out of some or all National Insurance
payments on condition you are responsible for your own private health
care/pension arrangements.
--
Sean Black

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