Exactly. As a customer, what matters is my out-of-pocket expenses. I don't care what portion goes to the store, the distributor, the wholesaler, or the governme

Exactly. As a customer, what matters is my out-of-pocket expenses. I don't care what portion goes to the store, the distributor, the wholesaler, or the government. I care about how much I pay. I am fortunate to live in a country where the price that's advertised is the price I pay, but every time I visit the United States I am amazed that people are OK with buying something without it being clear in advance how much it costs. And let's not even start about your demented health care pricing.