# Possible for government w/o taxes?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-for-government-w-o-taxes/91957>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 7, 2001, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-for-government-w-o-taxes/91957 "2001-11-07T05:24:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Major\_Feelgud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3be4f8/32.png) [@Major\_Feelgud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Major_Feelgud)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2001, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-for-government-w-o-taxes/91957/21 "2001-11-08T09:06:52Z")

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> \*Originally posted by geepee \*  
> \*\*But I would prefer the British Socialist capitalistic way of things , taxes are a little on the high side but if i get ill I am guarenteed a hospital bed somewhere and even if my medicine costs $5000000000 I only have to pay $9 for each prescription \*\*

Hmmm, ever been to the UK? Reality is you are guaranteed to stand in line to see a doctor who can put you in line for a hospital bed. You’ve probably paid tens of thousands of pounds in taxes (providing you work) already for this priviledge. Then you’ll probably say “Sod it!” and pay and see a private doctor. That, is the British Socialistic capitalistic way of things.

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