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Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch
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To: Proud Deplorable who wrote (68688)12/7/2004 9:54:48 PM
From: Taikun  Read Replies (1) of 89467
 
Reply to your post to Bearcat Bob

Message 20837152

Ralph,

This:

<Europe, like Canada and Australia and just about every other country in the world believes in looking after its citizens and thus has a social safety net which is expensive.>

is a joke, particularly on Canada. Are you're so brainwashed by the politicians that's what you *think* they do with your high taxes? 15% sales tax, US$3.50/gal gas (due to the taxes), 45% Federal income tax at US$40,000/yr plus Provincial income tax of another 10%+ everywhere but Alberta.

My brother in Vancouver has to get an MRI because his back was injured in a car accident. The wait: 1 year. Another friend needs a hip operation, the wait is 1 year. After 6 months they're addicted to painkillers so they pay $20,000 to get it done in the US.

In Vancouver, a disabled homeless person gets C$70/week in gov't benefits, while immigrants get free English lessons for 18 months (at least we know the immigrants will repay the 'gift' of a passport and vote Liberal).

I thought the financial industry was the biggest leech on human productivity, then I found out about the Canadian gov't.

The reason why these countries can't consume is their politicians have made them think it is the socially correct thing to do when they pay high taxes. Companies can't sell anything at home? Sell to the US then. I agree with the writer, but you've got it wrong.

David
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