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I think many other countries have a TV 'tax' as well. I had to pay one living in Germany just for owning a computer. Makes for great public media in many case

by capote 10y ago

I think many other countries have a TV 'tax' as well. I had to pay one living in Germany just for owning a computer. Makes for great public media in many cases.

xufi 10y ago
Do you think taxes like this will go away at some point? or will it always be there in some form?
- d_j_b 10y ago
  Some right-wingers in the UK (e.g. the ones advocating withdrawing from the EU) would like to see it abolished (and the BBC diminished)
  - capote 10y ago
    What a bummer considering the BBC is one of the greatest.
    - xufi 10y ago
      Yep, their world news coverage is pretty good but I especialy love their documentaries. They just blow me away
      - eru 10y ago
        Yeah, but they are spending a lot on soap operas as well... Those could very well be provided by the private market.
  - matthewmacleod 10y ago
    The BBC is consistently attacked by both right- and left-wing activists in the UK, which gives me at least a little confidence that they are trying to be balanced :)