Aging population starts to have an effect

[Troll]

Judging by the quality of life I've observed recently, popping your clogs at 85 is infinitely preferable to being kept alive until you're 94.

Three score and ten - after that you're on your own (unless you have the means to pay privately)

or alternatively encourage the population to take up smoking again (bonus extra tax revenue)

[d000hg]

I can't be the only one that would be happy to pay more in tax for a better NHS?

Ever government tells us this is what's happening, but it's a complicated and understandably slow process. So far they've been focusing on the "paying more" bit; once they've got that cracked they're going to get onto the "better NHS" bit.

[SpontaneousOrder]

I think most people need to pay extra tax to make a difference.

Not my tax thank you very much.

[d000hg]

Not my tax thank you very much.

It's not your tax, it's the government's. I think transparency so you can see exactly where tax is spent is a great idea, but I really hate the phrase "taxpayer's money".

[woohoo]

Not my tax thank you very much.

Is there a reason why you wouldn't want to contribute to a better NHS?

[MicrosoftBob]

Instead of paying more tax, why not just subsidise anyone over 60 who wants to indulge in designated extreme sports (ladies...ironing doesn't count)

[woohoo]

It's not your tax, it's the government's. I think transparency so you can see exactly where tax is spent is a great idea, but I really hate the phrase "taxpayer's money".

different strokes eh

[MicrosoftBob]

Is there a reason why you wouldn't want to contribute to a better NHS?

Having to pay more towards other peoples public sector pensions ?

[d000hg]

Having to pay more towards other peoples public sector pensions ?

Hates helping other people?

[The Spartan]

Hates helping other people?

I don't hate helping other people, however I also don't believe I should have to contribute to another person's pension especially if it is a public sector one.