andsome Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Don't we pay enough already. This is what Charlie Clake wants now. He wants us to pay for the NHS in addition to our taxes."The only way out of the dilemma which governments will therefore face is to permit some levels of charging, along the lines of university tuition fees," Mr Clarke said at the London School of Economics.Taken from this article.I saw this on Newsnight last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Don't we pay enough already. This is what Charlie Clake wants now. He wants us to pay for the NHS in addition to our taxes."The only way out of the dilemma which governments will therefore face is to permit some levels of charging, along the lines of university tuition fees," Mr Clarke said at the London School of Economics.Taken from this article.I saw this on Newsnight last night There is a very simple trick that Gordon has not yet cottoned on to, and that is Tax tax.We already pay income tax, on income, and purchase tax, euphemistically called Value Added Tax, so why not complete the circle by paying tax on the amout of tax one pays.And you can keep the 4p you have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 arf ... Tax tax ....heh ....but that would have to be taxed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 If this scatty idea ever comes to fruition, it will be yet another tax on the most needy in society, namely those who are unfortunate enough to fall ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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