water and electricity is private here. i get a receipt from the government for my taxes. it breaks down % you pay for everything. if i had a choice id take defence and some roads, not highways though better off private. id pay less than 10% of what i currently pay which is around 50%. so if i paid 5% tax we could easily afford defence, emergency services etc. shits not that expensive you need yo take half my salary. its all admin.
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