> Public money is just wasted by politicians trying to buy votes for the next election. No, that's not how any of this works. https://scienceexchange.caltech.

> Public money is just wasted by politicians trying to buy votes for the next election. No, that's not how any of this works. https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/voting-elections/campaign-funding-finance-explained https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/voting-elections/... Politicians' campaigns are usually funded by large corporations and individual donors, not by public money. > Not so long ago, people paid the tithe (10%) and if any lord, The current right wing governments are trying to bring us to that time, it seems. > There's many countries in the world with smaller taxes and still great service Name a couple. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/standard-of-living-by-country https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/standard-... Luxembourg - 42% Netherlands - 49% Denmark - 42% Should I go on?