So many things do not seem just. I tried to get the water supplier to install a meter, after all, there is only me, I have a shower only and do my washing at a laundrette. Now, that means I don't use a lot of water. I objected to, once again, subsidising those that use mega mounts so asked for a meter installation. In a nutshell, "No can do". It seems I have a property where they can't install a meter, so I continue to pay for far more than what I use.
I also share my wheely bin - not willingly - with those that produce more rubbish than their bins can cope with. Recently, I was away for a week, came back and there was no room for my rubbish. Yes, I could go outside, take a registration number etc but to do so would make me visible and potentially vulnerable. When individuals flytip even bigger items, once they have done so the victim has to sort it out and pay.
On a plus side, the Council give me a discount on the Council Tax for living alone, but the TV Licencing Authority don't.
I agree with Lex in that many would be financially better off not working and letting the taxpayer support them generously ad infinitum, but, personally, I prefer to know that what I have I have worked for, no matter how little it is. It would be so much better to see those making the effort to provide for themselves being assisted not penalised.
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