13 Mar 09
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Originally posted by KazetNagorraactually, it depends on your def of rich
Then why do you think all these "idiots" in high tax countries are not moving? Granted, some do move to evade taxes, but most don't. Maybe they don't mind paying tax all that much and like the benefits they receive in return?
So if superrich, they probably have agreed a tax rate with the country
If upper class rich, then they have means to reduce your tax bill, most rich people do not replie on public services as they can afford to go private
Rich people in general do pay less taxes, even in high tax rate countries
14 Mar 09
Originally posted by RSMA1234I can assure you the overwhelming majority of upper middle class here send their kids to public schools and universities and visit public hospitals (private insurance is mandatory by law). Why? Enough tax dollars have come in to ensure they are of adequate quality.
actually, it depends on your def of rich
So if superrich, they probably have agreed a tax rate with the country
If upper class rich, then they have means to reduce your tax bill, most rich people do not replie on public services as they can afford to go private
Rich people in general do pay less taxes, even in high tax rate countries
15 Mar 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraMaybe so where you are
I can assure you the overwhelming majority of upper middle class here send their kids to public schools and universities and visit public hospitals (private insurance is mandatory by law). Why? Enough tax dollars have come in to ensure they are of adequate quality.
In NY & London, that is not the case and the majoirty send children to private schools and use private hospitals
As enough money is not spend on public services
15 Mar 09
Originally posted by RSMA1234I think the NHS gets adequate funding, but it's quite the bureaucratic moloch...
Maybe so where you are
In NY & London, that is not the case and the majoirty send children to private schools and use private hospitals
As enough money is not spend on public services
18 Mar 09
Originally posted by RSMA1234No, I have never used the NHS, I don't live in Britain. Health care spending is about 20% lower in Britain than it is here, which is significant I suppose, but nothing dramatic.
lol...now you are taking the piss
The NHS is very under funded its amazing
Have you ever used the NHS ?
19 Mar 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraFair enough
No, I have never used the NHS, I don't live in Britain. Health care spending is about 20% lower in Britain than it is here, which is significant I suppose, but nothing dramatic.
But popultaion sizes are vastly different, so that should be taken into consideration